Fort Saskatchewan RCMP investigate attempted child abduction

Police are turning to the public to help identify a man who allegedly attempted to abduct a 10-year-old boy in Fort Saskatchewan Wednesday evening.

According to RCMP, the boy was walking home in the area of Sienna Gate at about 8 p.m. when he was approached by a man who was driving a “yellowish/brown” car who demanded the boy get inside.

RCMP said after the boy yelled “no” and began running, the vehicle followed him for a short distance before driving away.

The car was last seen along 94 Street – heading towards Highway 15.

The driver was described as:

According to police the boy was unharmed and was working with the Fort Saskatchewan Victim Service Unit.

Police continue to investigate.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Fort Saskatchewan RCMP at 780-997-7900 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.