Alleged attempted child abduction in the southeast

Posted Jun 13, 2012 10:16 pm.

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Police are combing through a neighbourhood in Forest Lawn after an alleged child abduction.

Investigators say approximately 12:45 p.m. a five-year-old girl was walking to school and was allegedly attacked by a man.

The suspect grabbed the girl around the stomach and tried to cover her mouth with his hand.

The child managed to break free and run to a nearby school for help.

The alleged attempted abduction occurred in the 1300 block of 41th Street S.E.

Police describe the suspect as having a dark complexion, with white hair.

He was wearing a red shirt with black buttons, black pants and, running shoes that had flames on them.

The suspect was also wearing sunglasses.

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