Suspect charged with attempted sexual assault of 12-year-old girl in Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – A suspect has been charged in the kidnapping of a 12-year-old girl Tuesday morning in Grand Rapids.

According to the Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD), the incident occurred around 7 a.m. near Bradford Street and Ball Avenue.

We were told the girl was waiting for a bus when a man tried to sexually assault her by dragging her across the street.

Police say the girl managed to escape and return home. Her mother later filed a police report.

GRPD says 25-year-old Marquis Martinez was arrested moments later. He has since been charged with kidnapping and attempted second-degree criminal sexual conduct.

Anyone with knowledge about the incident is asked to call Family Services investigators at 616-456-3380. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Silent Observer at 616-774-2345.

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