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Possible attempted abduction in Abbotsford, B.C.

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 17 Aug, 2022 10:30 AM

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - A child is unhurt after what police in Abbotsford, B.C., describe as a possible attempted abduction.

AbbyPD investigating possible child abduction attempt 2700 Maple St Aug 15th 8:54pm. Male broke into residence & attempted to pull child out a window. Detectives in preliminary stages of investigation & more info released once obtained. Have info or camera footage? 604-859-5225
— Abbotsford Police Department (@AbbyPoliceDept) August 17, 2022

A statement from Const. Jody Thomas says an unknown man tried to pull the youngster from a ground floor bedroom window of a home on Abbotsford's east side.

It happened just before 9 p.m. Monday.

The child managed to break free and the man could not be found when police arrived.

The statement says the preliminary details are being released as a precaution and this case is a reminder that windows and doors should always be locked.

Detectives are checking surveillance cameras in the neighbourhood and want to speak to anyone who might have seen something suspicious.

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