Attempted kidnapping near Gonzaga in Spokane

CREATED Oct. 10, 2012

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SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) -- Police say a man attempted to kidnap a woman walking near Gonzaga University Tuesday night, chased her into a bar where she sought refuge and threatened to kill patrons.

Two officers arrived at Geno's Bar and saw the man holding a patron around the neck. The officers subdued the suspect with the help of a police dog.

The 24-year-old Spokane man was treated for dog bites and jailed for investigation of attempted kidnapping and felony harassment.