Possible child abduction attempt in Abbotsford
Posted August 17, 2022 6:26 am.
Last Updated August 18, 2022 6:15 am.
Police in Abbotsford are investigating a terrifying incident at a home Monday night, when a man may have tried to abduct a child.
It happened on Maple Street near Pine Street, shortly before 9 p.m.
“Initial information received is that an unknown male broke into a residence and attempted to pull a child out of a ground floor bedroom window. The child broke free and did not receive any injuries,” reads a statement from Abbotsford police.
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Several officers, police dogs, and the Forensic Identification Unit went to the scene and this is an open case with the Major Crime Unit.
In a statement on Wednesday afternoon, police released a sketch of the suspect.
The child described the man as being about 40 years old with short brown hair, a full beard, and a silver septum piercing. Police say he also had a ‘flower’ tattoo on his left arm between his bicep and forearm.
Police say it’s believed the man was wearing a ripped blue short-sleeved t-shirt, ripped blue jeans, and blue and white slip-on shoes.
(Supplied: AbbyPD)
Police say they are sharing this information “as a precaution.” They’re reminding you to lock your doors and windows and to report any suspicious activity.
If you saw anything in the area Monday night or have dashcam footage that could help in the investigation, you’re asked to call police at 604-859-5225.
