Sarasota Police: Man covers woman's face, attempts to kidnap her from Lido Beach

Sarasota Police: Man covers woman's face, attempts to kidnap her from Lido Beach

Sarasota Police are looking for a man they said attempted to kidnap a woman as she walked along the beach Sunday night.

Police described the suspect as around 6 feet tall, athletic build, with tight, curly hair.

Police said the victim told them he has an accent and was wearing all-black clothing when the attempt happened.

A press release from Sarasota Police stated the 51-year-old woman told officers she parked a rental car at 400 Ben Franklin Drive.

The release says she started walking north on the beach while on the phone with a friend.

As the woman turned around, she passed a man.

She said the man put a towel over her head from behind.