An attempted child abduction in Carson City has deputies on high alert Monday and asks the public to keep a look out for the suspect.

According to deputies a Carson High School student was walking home from school Monday when she noticed a car following close behind.

The vehicle followed the girl for several blocks before the suspect rolled down the driver side window and shouted “Get in, I’m giving you a ride." The girl ran from the suspect screaming. The car continued to follow the victim a short distance before leaving the area.

The car is described as an older two door yellow sedan with faded paint on the hood area and a possible fabric top. It has two front square head lights with the drìver’s side headlight either tinted or faded and black newer leather interior. The driver was described to be wearing a dark brown colored Sweatshirt with Writing on the right sleeve area.

Anyone with information that would lead to identifying the vehicle/male driver please Contact Detective Sal Acosta at the Carson City Sheriff“ s Office immediately (775) 283-7855 or dispatch (775) 887-2008.