On Saturday June 25, 2016 at approximately 4:00 p.m., an 11 year old boy was walking alone around Simpson Avenue and Besant Street when he was approached by an unknown male.
The suspect drove towards and past the victim parking behind him at which time he exited the vehicle and yelled out, “Get in my car now.” The victim attempted to run however, the suspect took hold of his right wrist and proceeded to drag him towards his vehicle. The victim began yelling and striking at the suspects arm, eventually breaking free. The victim ran home and notified a parent, who in turn contacted police.
The victim sustained a minor injury due to the incident.
The suspect male/vehicle was last seen turning onto Besant Street. The suspect and vehicle are described as follows:
Aboriginal in appearance, approximately 24 years old, medium build, fair complexion, between 6’3” – 6’6” tall, dark medium length hair, dark thin goatee and moustache, stained/yellowing and missing some teeth. He had a tattoo of a cross on his right forearm area described as white and black in colour with a chain design looping through it. He was wearing a black hoodie with some white on the front, black pants with a hole in the left knee, black shoes with white trim around the sole area and sunglasses.
A newer model black van, tinted windows, possibly a Dodge Caravan with rust on the back and red colouring on the rear bumper.
The investigation is continuing by members of the East District Crime Unit.
Anyone with information regarding the incident or suspect involved are asked to contact Detectives at 204-986-2857 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
