(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Norfolk detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were called to attend Highway # 3 east of Simcoe Street in Norfolk County on September 6th 2015 at approximately 4:00 p. m. in response to an attempt abduction.
OPP members attended the scene and were advised that a female had been walking on Highway #3 when she was approached by a white van with 2 males inside. The vehicle stopped and one of the males asked the female if she wanted a ride and she refused, the male then attempted to pull the female into the van. A citizen stopped and came to the aid of the female and the white van left driving east bound on Highway # 3, unfortunately the good Samaritan left prior to police arrival as well.
Norfolk OPP Criminal Investigations unit are continuing to investigate this incident and would like to speak to the good Samaritan who stopped and helped this female.
The suspect vehicle is described as:
White cube or cargo style van with no decals, no business name or stickers with silver rims
Front grill was black with a bit of rust
Black plastic bug deflector
The windshield was cracked from top corner on passenger side
The rear doors (x2) open outwards with small tinted windows
The passenger side rusted all along bottom edges and around wheel wells
The sliding door on passenger side had a large tinted window
The van had dark coloured interior possibly black. no decals, no business name or stickers
The van was very dusty and had a noisy exhaust system.
Police are also releasing the descriptions of the 2 suspects:
Suspect # 1 (passenger)
Black male 6 feet tall approximately 200 lbs with a heavy build approximately mid-thirties too early forty’s.
Scruffy, unshaven with acne scars on his forehead.
The suspect had shoulder length black hair in dreadlock style pulled back into a pony tail.
The male was wearing a dirty beige t-shirt, jean style shorts to his knees with large pockets and black running shoes.
Suspect # 2 (driver)
Black male approximately mid-thirties with dark short hair wearing a red t-shirt
Anyone with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1 – 888 – 310 – 1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
