The Tuscola County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help locating a suspect who tried abducting a teen girl Tuesday, June 25.

Police say the 17-year-old girl was doing chores in a barn on Centerline Rd. near White Creek Rd. in Koylton Township around 12:35 p.m. when she was attacked from behind by an unknown male. The girl didn’t get a look at the suspect. She managed to escape and flee down the road, where a family member found her walking. The suspect wasn’t found, even with help from a canine unit. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to call 9-1-1.