Winnipeg Police have arrested and charged an 84-year-old male in connection to an attempted abduction.

On Monday, April 5, 2021, a 17-year-old female was on her way to school in East Kildonan when the accused pulled up beside the teen in a white van and demanded she gets into his vehicle. The teen refused and ran home.

The victim’s parents located the male driving his vehicle nearby and noted the vehicle’s license plate number and the man’s description. The parents then called police and reported the incident.

Police went to the man’s home and placed him under arrest.

Ralph Gauthier form Winnipeg was charged for his alleged involvement with Attempted Abduction and Criminal Harassment.

Gauthier was released from custody on a Release Order.

© News4.ca 2021