BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Buffalo police continue to search for a man they say tried to abduct a girl on her way to school.

A police spokesperson said the victim was targeted after she got off a bus on the way to the Math, Sciences and Technology Preparatory School on Monday.

Officers said the man came at her from behind, covered her eyes and tried to drag her away. The girl managed to escape and reported the incident when she got to school.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call or text the confidential police TIPCALL line at (716) 847-2255.