Stranger danger: How to talk to your kids

A young girl was nearly kidnapped on her way to school in Glendale, and it turns out the suspect lived just a few doors away rom her family. The suspect is now behind bars. Glendale Police Officer Moroni Mendez joins AZAM to discuss how parents can talk to their kids about these kind of dangers.

Attempted kidnapping suspect has a violent history, authorities say

Glendale Police officers responded to the area of 43rd and Peoria Avenues on the morning of Jan. 26. An 11-year-old girl said she walked down her apartment staircase and ran into the suspect. She walked around him, but investigators say she encountered him again, and this time he was inside a car. He then jumped out in front of her, running after her with his arms extended, police said.

Latest on Glendale attempted kidnapping

Glendale Police released new details after a girl walking to school was able to escape a would-be kidnapper. The incident was caught on video and the suspect, 37-year-old Joseph Ruiz, was arrested.

Attempted kidnapping in Glendale: Neighbor shares footage

A girl walking to school in Glendale was able to escape her would-be kidnapper who is now behind bars, the police department said. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak has the latest after a neighbor came forward with security footage from the scary incident.

Attempted kidnapping in Glendale captured on video

A neighbor says the attempted kidnapping of a young girl in Glendale on Jan. 26 was captured on a surveillance camera near 43rd and Peoria avenues. Police say the suspect, 37-year-old Joseph Ruiz, has been booked into jail.

Attempted kidnapping suspect arrested in Glendale

Glendale Police officers responded to the area of 43rd and Peoria avenues on the morning of Jan. 26 after the girl made a report "that an unknown adult male had attempted to grab her as she walked to school."