Carbondale Police are investigating the attempted kidnaping of young girl.

According to the department, a girl in her early teens was walking to school Wednesday in the 1000 block of East College Street when a male in his forties first called out her from across the street. The girl ignored the man who then ran across the street and grabbed her around the waist.

The girl struggled and was able to get away. The suspect then fled. The girl returned home and called police.

The suspect is being described a white male in his forties with blonde hair and green eyes. He had a scruffy blonde beard and spoke with a southern accent.

He was last seen wearing a long sleeved black shirt, blue jeans, and hiking boots.