Pedestrians Save 14-Year-Old Salem Girl From Attempted Rape

The girl was taken to Salem Hospital for treatment of sore ribs.

The attack happened on Beach Ave near Portland Rd.

(SALEM) - Pedestrians are being credited for breaking-up an alleged attempted rape of a 14-year-old Salem girl Sunday night.

Salem police say the girl was walking along Portland Road under the railroad overpass just before 9:00 PM when a man grabbed her.

Police say the man dragged the girl to an area near Beach Avenue NE, pinned her, and removed some of her clothing.

The man ran when two pedestrians approached the area.

The suspect is described as Hispanic, 25 to 30 years of age, 5’10, 170 pounds, with a mustache and short hair. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a blue shirt.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Salem police at (503) 588-6050.

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This is a really sick situation unfortunately nothing is new about it and don't blame Latinos or any other group. In 1914 at age 14 my grandmother cut through the redlight district of Hamburg, Germany to save time. A male German adult tried to rape her. She was the toughest of all her 10 brothers and sisters, fought him off and came home bloody but she won. Young girls should be taught how to fight these creeps off. I am not an expert on the techniques but I am sure there are a bag of tricks that can be used successfully in many situations.

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