RCMP probe attempted child abduction in northwest Red Deer

Red Deer RCMP are investigating after a man in an SUV told a girl to get into his vehicle near a northwest green space on Oct. 17. Police are seeking witnesses, footage and other information to identify the suspect and vehicle.

Sherwood Park News has reported:

Red Deer RCMP are investigating an attempted child abduction after a man in a vehicle approached a girl near a green space in northwest Red Deer at about noon on Saturday, Oct. 17. The incident took place in the green space between Jewel Street and Johnstone Drive.

Police said the driver told the child to get into the vehicle. She yelled out, and the suspect drove away at speed. The man has not been identified.

The suspect is described as about 40 years old, with a medium complexion, a round face, a pointed chin and yellow teeth. He was reportedly wearing a black hoodie. The vehicle was a grey, four-door Toyota 4Runner or a similar sport utility vehicle, fitted with running boards and believed to have an Alberta licence plate.

RCMP are asking anyone with information to contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2300. Police are also seeking surveillance video, dashcam footage and witnesses who may have seen a similar vehicle in the area between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Saturday. The investigation is continuing, and police have not identified the suspect or vehicle.