MCSO investigating attempted kidnapping of 10-year-old boy in Buckeye

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Authorities are investigating the attempted kidnapping of a boy that happened Monday morning in Buckeye.

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says they received a call of a 10-year-old boy who was grabbed by a man near Carver and Tuthill Roads, in a community called Rainbow Valley.

The boy managed to escape from the suspect.

The suspect fled the area and an MCSO helicopter arrived at the scene to assist in the search for the suspect. A person of interest, who was taken into custody during a nearby burglary, does not match the suspect's description.

The suspect has been identified by authorities as a White male, average-to-tall height, average build and has dark hair with a tattoo on his forearm. He was last seen wearing a dark-colored shirt.

Anyone with information should call MCSO at 602-876-1011.