WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — We learn new details about the attempted kidnapping of a teenager at a bus stop in north Austin.

The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office said this happened early Wednesday morning in the 16,000 block of FM 1325.

“She was clear-headed and knew it wasn’t true,” said Lt. Russell Travis of the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division.

A 16-year-old girl experienced horrific moments on Wednesday morning when she was nearly kidnapped while waiting for her school bus outside an apartment complex in Williamson County.

The sheriff’s office said she was grabbed from behind around 6 a.m. as she waited near FM 1325 and Northridge Dr. in north Austin.

“She was approached by a tall, stocky black man who was bald and had only one eye; she said he had an empty eye socket,” Russell said. “He came up to her, grabbed her from behind and said, ‘Come with me.'”

The sheriff’s office believes the suspect was not armed at the time of the incident and that the teenager managed to escape the man and return home unharmed.

The news of the attempted kidnapping so early in the morning comes as a shock to some.

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“First of all, it’s scary,” said John Savedra. “I’ve seen things online about possible kidnappings and heard more about it. So it seems like it’s happening more often, so it’s a little bit concerning.”

Savedra has a daughter who is just a few years older than the 16-year-old victim. He says this should remind everyone to be aware of their surroundings.

“Parents, people just driving, just keep your eyes open,” he said. “If you see something that is not normal, be alert and report it if you feel someone is in danger.”

The sheriff’s office says incidents like this aren’t common, but with most schools in our area now back in session, it’s a good time to have this conversation with kids, too.

“Of course, teach your children to be vigilant,” Russell said. “Don’t get lost in your phone when you’re out and about, be alert. If a stranger approaches you or you feel uncomfortable, make noise, be visible, draw attention to it so there are witnesses and hopefully the person will be scared off if they are actually up to no good.”

The attacker in this case has not yet been identified.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office at 512-943-1311 or [email protected].