News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Saturday, April 15, 2017 Attempt Abduction: C17-75187    On April 14, 2017, at approximately 3:25 p.m., Winnipeg Police general patrol responded to a report of an attempted abduction of a child had occurred a few minutes earlier. The 11-year-old male victim was walking in the area of Selkirk Avenue and Parr Street when he was confronted by an adult male. The suspect grabbed the victim and attempted to drag him away. The victim fought against the male and was able to break away and flee, however, he was chased by the suspect for some distance. The victim was able to evade the suspect and ultimately get safely to his residence.  The victim was not physically harmed. Police conducted an extensive search of the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The suspect is described as:  - male in his 40's  - balding, medium build  - reading glasses, grey coloured shirt  - grey and orange coloured jacket (grey from the chest down with orange on the shoulders) - blue jeans, and white/grey coloured shoes          This investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).    For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.