Update - Portage la Prairie RCMP looking for suspect in attempted child abduction

August 30, 2021
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba

News release

Images

sketch of suspect

The Portage la Prairie RCMP is releasing a forensic artist's composite sketch of the suspect involved in an attempted child abduction that occurred on August 17, 2021, in the back lane of a residence located on 10th Street NW, in Portage la Prairie.

If you are able to identify the suspect in the sketch, or have information related to the incident and have not already spoken to investigators, please contact the Portage la Prairie RCMP at 204-857-4445, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.


On August 17, 2021, at 9:15 am, Portage la Prairie RCMP received a report of an attempted child abduction of a 9-year-old girl that had occurred in the back lane of a residence located on 10th Street NW in Portage la Prairie.

The girl reported that an unknown male had approached her from behind and grabbed her. While doing so, he asked her if she wanted to come home with him. The girl bit the man and managed to free herself. She then ran home and police were called. The suspect was seen running northbound down the back lane towards Lorne Avenue.

Officers conducted a patrol of the area but did not locate the suspect.

The suspect is described as being a Caucasian male with an average build, approximately 5'3", 40-years-of-age with either blue or green eyes. He has short white hair with a bald spot and a long white beard. He was wearing a black colored zip-up hoodie with grey sweats and reddish colored shoes.

The girl did not suffer any physical injuries.

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident, have any information, or any residence in the area of 10th Street NW that may have video surveillance in the back lane, are asked to contact the Portage la Prairie RCMP at 204-857-4445.

"This is a very concerning incident and the Portage la Prairie RCMP are taking every measure to track down the suspect" said Sgt. Paul Manaigre of the Manitoba RCMP. "We need anyone who may have seen something or may have information to contact us immediately. We also ask that parents in the Portage la Prairie area to be vigilant and to take this opportunity to speak to their children about what to do if approached by a stranger. "

–30–

Contact information

Sgt. Paul Manaigre, Media Relations Officer
RCMP Media Relations
204-983-8497
Media.Relations.RCMP.Manitoba@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/mb
Twitter @rcmpmb | @GRCManitoba
http://www.facebook.com/rcmpmb | https://www.facebook.com/GRCManitoba

File number: 2021-1219524

Date modified: