Stanley BrothertonPolice are investigating a possible child abduction Sunday in East Ridge.
A juvenile told police his friend was forced into a van by an unidentified man in a lot at the intersection of Ealy Road and Court Drive between 9:55 p.m. and 10 p.m., according to a news release.
The juvenile told police the alleged victim is 15-year-old Stanley Brotherton, who was reported as a runaway on Feb. 25, the release states. He said the suspect also tried to force him into the van but he shoved the man away before escaping to the far side of the parking lot.
A witness described the van as tan or gold-colored with “rusty rims on wheels.” It had no registration tag and was described as having dents.
Another witness told police it looked mint green in color.
The suspect is described as a man with light complexion, possibly Hispanic, with black and gray hair and facial hair. He was wearing black Steelers hat and hoodie.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the East Ridge Police Department as soon as possible at (423) 622-1725.