Abduction attempt reported at campground near Hearst

OPP NEWS RELEASE

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HEARST, ON - On Sunday, officers of the Hearst OPP detachment received a report of an attempted abduction at the Ranch du Lac Campground located in Casgrain Township, north of the Town of Hearst.

A police investigation began immediately, revealing that at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, an unknown man attempted to lure a youth into a suspicious motor vehicle.

The youth ran from the vehicle, remaining safe.

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying this male driver and his vehicle.

The male driver is described as being a Caucasian male, middle-aged with short black hair, dark eyebrows, and French-speaking.

He was reported to have been wearing a white t-shirt at the time of this incident.

The suspect vehicle is described as being a white minivan or SUV-style vehicle with a black bug deflector on the front of the vehicle.

This investigation remains ongoing and is being conducted by members of the Hearst-Kapuskasing Crime Unit.

Parents are reminded about the importance of ‘street-proofing’ their children by reminding them not to accept rides without parental permission and walking with a friend.

Anyone with information concerning this incident or knows the whereabouts of this driver and his vehicle should contact any officer at the Hearst OPP Detachment immediately.

A strictly anonymous report can also be made by calling Crime Stoppers at 1(800)-222-TIPS (8477).

The Hearst detachment may be reached by calling 1-888-310-1122. In an emergency, dial 911.

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