BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo police are investigating after a teenage girl narrowly escaped three men in a possible kidnapping attempt.

They say the incident happened around 6:45 a.m. Monday near Massachusetts Avenue and Columbus Parkway.

Officers say a 13-year-old girl was waiting for the bus when a black vehicle pulled up.

Police say three men jumped out and chased the girl. They ripped her jacket, but she managed to escape to a friend's house.

Investigators say the vehicle had orange autobody putty on the driver's side.

Anyone with information should call or text the Buffalo police TIPCALL Line at 716-847-2255.