Two arrested after child abducted from Kawartha region primary school: OPP

An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patch is seen in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Provincial police reported that they arrested multiple suspects after an alleged child kidnapping at a Verulam Township primary school Friday afternoon.

According to City of Kawartha Lakes OPP, officers received reports about a child who was possibly abducted at around 11:30 a.m. from a school playground during recess.

Police say social media reports shared information about an involved vehicle that officers were eventually able to track down in Durham Region, where the child was found safe.

Two suspects were arrested, charged, and held for bail hearings.

Police say the incident was isolated.