An Owego man is under arrest following an attempted abduction in Elmira Tuesday morning.
Police say a 14-year-old girl was passing by Parley Coburn Elementary School when 38-year-old Ryan Benjamin followed her down the street in his car, pulled over and began following her on foot.
Investigators say Benjamin threatened her with a knife and told her to come with him. She continued walking and went into a Rite Aid.
After investigators followed up on several tips, they were able to locate the suspect's vehicle at a business in Ithaca Wednesday morning where he was taken into custody a few hours later.
Neighbors say they're breathing a sigh of relief and can't help but think this could have been somebody they love.
Benjamin was arraigned in Elmira City Court Wednesday night and was charged with second degree attempted kidnapping.