Buffalo police confirm they are investigating a kidnapping late Wednesday.

A 15-year-old girl told police she was waiting at a bus stop at Jefferson Avenue and East Utica between 7-9 p.m. Wednesday when she was approached by a white male in a van. The man forced her into a nearby alley and choked her, eventually causing her to lose consciousness.

The victim tells police she woke up at an address in the 300 block of High Street some time later. She was taken to Oishei Children’s Hospital for treatment. Her condition is unknown at this time, police say.

The suspect was described as a white male of medium build with blonde hair, a long beard and wearing a red shirt, blue jeans and a black jacket at the time.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to please call the confidential tipline at 847-2255.