STRONGSVILLE, Ohio (WOIO) - The 27-year-old man accused of attempting to abduct a 15-year-old girl is set to face a judge Monday.

Dominic Anthony Sacco, 27, is charged with abduction after Strongsville police say he tried to snatch a student waiting for the school bus Friday morning.

He is scheduled to be arraigned later Monday.

Strongsville police say officers responded to Fair Road around 6:40 a.m. after a 15-year-old girl reported she was approached and grabbed by a man while waiting for the school bus.

The girl pulled away and ran back into her house, according to police.

Sacco was later identifed as the suspect and arrested.

Strongsville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Cameron M. Ryba credited the 15-year-old with protecting herself and acting courageous.

In wake of the inciden

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