Abbotsford police are looking for a suspect after he attempted to lure two girls under the age of 10 into a vehicle on Wednesday evening. According to the Abbotsford Police Department, the two girls were playing outside of an apartment on Marshall Road at around 5:30 p.m. when the man approached and attempted to abduct them. One of the two girls called for her parents during the encounter, police said, and then the man left the area. Neither child was harmed in the incident, but police have released a sketch of the man in hopes that someone can identify him. Abbotsford police have described the suspect as a 5’5”-5’9” tall South Asian man with a heavy build and noticeable belly. Police noted he may be associated with a light-coloured sedan as well. Anyone who recognizes the man, has seen any suspicious activity in the area, or has any information related to the incident has been asked to call the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225 and quote file number 2026-31191.
