Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a male subject that attempted to kidnap an 11-year-old boy in Oakland Park Sunday evening.

According to investigators, the crime occurred at approximately 5:12 p.m., on Sunday, April 12, near the 4100 block of Northwest 21st Avenue. The victim told investigators that a male subject dressed in all black placed his hand around the victim’s mouth and grabbed him. The subject then proceeded to walk with the child, who investigators say managed to escape. Detectives say the subject was last seen riding a purple bike.

Anyone with information on this individual is asked to contact Special Victims Unit Detective Eric Wilson at 954-321-4460 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch app. If you wish to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward, please contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477), online at browardcrimestoppers.org, or dial **TIPS (8477) from any cellphone in the United States. If your tip leads to an arrest in this case, you are eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.