The Sparks Police Department is investigating reports about a man who tried to kidnap a 6-year-old girl last night in west Sparks. Police said the incident happened about 8:40 p.m. at 1260 El Rancho Drive. A middle-aged Hispanic man wearing a green baseball cap was walking hand-in-hand with the girl away from her apartment. A neighbor saw this and called for the child to come to her. Police say the man left in an unknown direction. The child was unhurt and returned to her family. Police want to identify the man and asked anyone with information to contact them.