GARDEN CITY – Law enforcement authorities in Finney County are investigating report of an attempted kidnapping.

In a media release Wednesday, officials say that just after 12:30 p.m. on Friday, officers were dispatched to a call of suspicious activity at the Goodwill store, 2005 E Schulman Avenue.

The investigation revealed an unknown Hispanic male wearing a blue bandana, black hat, green plaid shirt, and blue jeans entered the store and purchased a Television. A store employee helped the suspect take the TV outside.

The suspect began making inappropriate conversation with the store employee as they walked towards the suspect’s vehicle. When they arrived at the suspect’s gray older model minivan, the suspect opened the side door to place the TV inside.

The victim put the TV in the van and when he did the suspect pushed the victim into the van from behind and shut the door.

The victim was able to open the door and escape back into the store without any resistance from the suspect.

The victim did not report the incident until approximately 30 minutes later when the suspect reentered the store and approached the victim again trying to converse with him.

The victim then became scared and told the suspect to leave the store and the police were called.

This is an ongoing investigation. No suspects’ have been identified at this time. The Garden City Police Department is requesting assistance from the community, if they have any information related to this incident they should call the Garden City Police Department (620) 276-1300, Crime Stoppers (620) 275-7807, or text your tip to Garden City PD, text GCTIP and your tip to Tip411 (847411).