Man Arrested, Charged With Attempted Kidnapping After Luring 14-Year-Old Girl Into Taxi, Assaulting Her on Sunday
55 Richmond Ter, St. George, Staten Island
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Summary
- UPDATE: The suspect has been identified and arrested. Lowman Venable, 46, of Staten Island, was taken into custody on Monday. He has been charged with attempted kidnapping and forcible touching.
- Venable was wanted in connection with the attempted kidnapping and sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl on Staten Island on Saturday morning.
- The girl was standing outside 55 Richmond Terrace at approximately 9:00 a.m. when a man approached and lured her to a nearby deli, then into a taxi, police said.
- The suspect took her to an unknown location where he forcefully grabbed her buttocks before she was able to flee, police said. The suspect then fled on foot.
- Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline or submit tips through the Crime Stoppers website.
Timeline
Venable was wanted in connection with the attempted kidnapping and sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl on Staten Island on Saturday morning.
UPDATE: The suspect has been identified and arrested. Lowman Venable, 46, of Staten Island, was taken into custody on Monday. He has been charged with attempted kidnapping and forcible touching.
If you recognize this individual, use the resources above to contact police.
The suspect is described as a bald male, last seen wearing a blue and red jacket, dark pants, and dark shoes.
The suspect took her to an unknown location where he sexually assaulted her by grabbing her buttocks before she was able to flee, police said. The suspect then fled on foot.
The girl was standing outside 55 Richmond Terrace at approximately 9:00 a.m. when a man approached and lured her to a nearby deli, then into a taxi.
The NYPD is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with the attempted kidnapping and sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl on Staten Island on Saturday morning.
Incident reported at 55 Richmond Ter.
Venable was wanted in connection with the attempted kidnapping and sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl on Staten Island on Saturday morning.
UPDATE: The suspect has been identified and arrested. Lowman Venable, 46, of Staten Island, was taken into custody on Monday. He has been charged with attempted kidnapping and forcible touching.
If you recognize this individual, use the resources above to contact police.
The suspect is described as a bald male, last seen wearing a blue and red jacket, dark pants, and dark shoes.
The suspect took her to an unknown location where he sexually assaulted her by grabbing her buttocks before she was able to flee, police said. The suspect then fled on foot.
The girl was standing outside 55 Richmond Terrace at approximately 9:00 a.m. when a man approached and lured her to a nearby deli, then into a taxi.
The NYPD is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with the attempted kidnapping and sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl on Staten Island on Saturday morning.
Incident reported at 55 Richmond Ter.
Venable was wanted in connection with the attempted kidnapping and sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl on Staten Island on Saturday morning.
UPDATE: The suspect has been identified and arrested. Lowman Venable, 46, of Staten Island, was taken into custody on Monday. He has been charged with attempted kidnapping and forcible touching.
If you recognize this individual, use the resources above to contact police.
The suspect is described as a bald male, last seen wearing a blue and red jacket, dark pants, and dark shoes.
The suspect took her to an unknown location where he sexually assaulted her by grabbing her buttocks before she was able to flee, police said. The suspect then fled on foot.
The girl was standing outside 55 Richmond Terrace at approximately 9:00 a.m. when a man approached and lured her to a nearby deli, then into a taxi.
The NYPD is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with the attempted kidnapping and sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl on Staten Island on Saturday morning.
Incident reported at 55 Richmond Ter.
Venable was wanted in connection with the attempted kidnapping and sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl on Staten Island on Saturday morning.
UPDATE: The suspect has been identified and arrested. Lowman Venable, 46, of Staten Island, was taken into custody on Monday. He has been charged with attempted kidnapping and forcible touching.
If you recognize this individual, use the resources above to contact police.
The suspect is described as a bald male, last seen wearing a blue and red jacket, dark pants, and dark shoes.
The suspect took her to an unknown location where he sexually assaulted her by grabbing her buttocks before she was able to flee, police said. The suspect then fled on foot.
The girl was standing outside 55 Richmond Terrace at approximately 9:00 a.m. when a man approached and lured her to a nearby deli, then into a taxi.
The NYPD is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with the attempted kidnapping and sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl on Staten Island on Saturday morning.
Incident reported at 55 Richmond Ter.
Venable was wanted in connection with the attempted kidnapping and sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl on Staten Island on Saturday morning.
UPDATE: The suspect has been identified and arrested. Lowman Venable, 46, of Staten Island, was taken into custody on Monday. He has been charged with attempted kidnapping and forcible touching.
If you recognize this individual, use the resources above to contact police.
The suspect is described as a bald male, last seen wearing a blue and red jacket, dark pants, and dark shoes.
The suspect took her to an unknown location where he sexually assaulted her by grabbing her buttocks before she was able to flee, police said. The suspect then fled on foot.
The girl was standing outside 55 Richmond Terrace at approximately 9:00 a.m. when a man approached and lured her to a nearby deli, then into a taxi.
The NYPD is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with the attempted kidnapping and sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl on Staten Island on Saturday morning.
Incident reported at 55 Richmond Ter.
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Ooooo pray the cops get him before I and others like me do!!!
@statenislandUser2003516002 You Know That’s Right
I hope u guys get him ASAP
Stay vigilant and teach your children to be as well. This evil doesn’t seem to dissipate.
@Eyez27 the man shouldn’t even be doing this in the first place but sure yeah blame the victim
GREAT PHOTO 📸 NYPD WILL CATCH THIS POS
Ooooo pray the cops get him before I and others like me do!!!
@statenislandUser2003516002 You Know That’s Right
I hope u guys get him ASAP
Stay vigilant and teach your children to be as well. This evil doesn’t seem to dissipate.
@Eyez27 the man shouldn’t even be doing this in the first place but sure yeah blame the victim
GREAT PHOTO 📸 NYPD WILL CATCH THIS POS
Ooooo pray the cops get him before I and others like me do!!!
@statenislandUser2003516002 You Know That’s Right
I hope u guys get him ASAP
Stay vigilant and teach your children to be as well. This evil doesn’t seem to dissipate.
@Eyez27 the man shouldn’t even be doing this in the first place but sure yeah blame the victim
GREAT PHOTO 📸 NYPD WILL CATCH THIS POS
Ooooo pray the cops get him before I and others like me do!!!
@statenislandUser2003516002 You Know That’s Right
I hope u guys get him ASAP
Stay vigilant and teach your children to be as well. This evil doesn’t seem to dissipate.
@Eyez27 the man shouldn’t even be doing this in the first place but sure yeah blame the victim
GREAT PHOTO 📸 NYPD WILL CATCH THIS POS
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Ooooo pray the cops get him before I and others like me do!!!
@statenislandUser2003516002 You Know That’s Right
I hope u guys get him ASAP
Stay vigilant and teach your children to be as well. This evil doesn’t seem to dissipate.
@Eyez27 the man shouldn’t even be doing this in the first place but sure yeah blame the victim
GREAT PHOTO 📸 NYPD WILL CATCH THIS POS