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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A possible attempted kidnapping is under investigation in Springfield, police said. 

A female minor told police she was offered a ride by a person Thursday evening and got in the vehicle. The person would not let her out of the vehicle, but she managed to get out on her own in the area of 5th Street, police said. 

The victim is safe with family Thursday night. 

Officers got the call some time before 6 p.m.

Details remain limited at this time. It's unclear if the victim knew the person who was driving the vehicle, and police said they believe the victim but are working on validating details through finding video and investigating.