Sussex RCMP searching for people who attempted to lure child into vehicle with candy

An RCMP vehicle is seen in this file photo. (CTV News Regina)

Sussex RCMP is asking for the public’s help in identifying two people involved in an attempted abduction in the Henderson Settlement, N.B., area.

Police received a report of a possible attempted abduction on Route 710 on Monday.

The force says around 5:15 p.m. that day, two people approached a child who was riding a bike and tried to lure them into their vehicle by offering candy.

The child ran to a neighbouring house, according to an RCMP news release.

“The two individuals left the scene in a black 4-door Subaru, possibly an Outback, with tinted windows, a sunroof and signs of rust on the front passenger bumper. The vehicle was travelling towards Cambridge-Narrows,” reads the news release.

Police describe the passenger in the vehicle as a man, possibly in his mid-30s, with a muscular build, goatee with no mustache, and curly hair.

At the time of the incident, the RCMP says he was wearing blue sunglasses and a green T-shirt with yellow on it.

The driver is described as a woman, with light-coloured shoulder-length curly hair.

Police are looking to speak with anyone who may have seen a vehicle matching the description in the Henderson Settlement or Cambridge-Narrows areas on Monday.

The force is also asking anyone who has security camera or dash cam footage, or any information about the incident, to contact Sussex RCMP at 506-433-7700 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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