Teen's story of attempted assault turns out false

SIKESTON, Mo. -- A reported attempted abduction and attempted forcible rape made earlier this week has turned out to be a hoax. Sikeston Department of Public Safety director Drew Juden announced that the accusation made by a 14-year-old girl was unraveled by an intense investigation and with several tips provided by the public. The girl was confronted with the evidence, Juden said, most of which was supplied by the tips. She confessed to filing a false police report. She also told investigators that she had made up the story in an attempt to cover up a relationship with an older teenage boy. The descriptions she provided of the suspect and the suspect's vehicles were also made up.