MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The quick actions on Monday of a 12-year-old girl foiled a stranger's attempt to kidnap her, and the Lake County Sheriff's Office is asking for the community's help in finding the man who tried to abduct the girl.

The incident occurred at about 3:30 p.m., according to Lt. Steve Brooks.

The girl was waiting for her mother on the steps of the Middletown Methodist Church on Armstrong Street, Brooks said.

While she was waiting, an elderly male drove up in a black late model Toyota pickup. Brooks said the male got out of his pickup, opened the tailgate and then asked the juvenile if she needed a ride.

When the juvenile told him that she did not need a ride, the male sat down on the stairs next to her. The male subject then grabbed the victim’s wrist and pulled her to her feet, according to Brooks.

Brooks said the girl immediately kicked the male in his shin, which caused him to let go of her wrist. The male then got into his pickup and left the area.

The male subject is described as an elderly white male, who is short with a stocky build, and also is bald with no facial hair. He was last seen wearing a black jacket and black cowboy type boots, Brooks said.

The vehicle is described as being a black late model Toyota pickup. Brooks said the girl was unable to provide any additional identifying information or a direction of travel.

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or has any information is asked to call the Lake County Sheriff’s Office at 707-263-2690.