Man Wearing Christmas Sweater Attempts Abduction Near SUNY

Two female students from State University Of New York at Albany were almost abducted on Oct. 8.It happened at the bus stop near Waterbury Hall on Western Avenue.

In a story from News 10 ABC, University Police got a description of the man. He's about 50 years old, was wearing running pants and a "Christmas" sweater.

He allegedly used a knife in an attempt to abduct one of the students. The first student was approached at about 8 a.m., but another student stepped in to help and the woman was able to get away from the man.

The second attempted abduction happened around 8:30 a.m. That woman also got away from him. University Police are now working with The Albany Police Department. The man is in custody, and is being questioned.