(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County detachment is seeking the public’s assistance after police investigated an-attempt abduction at a Highway 3 address just east of Simcoe Street in Norfolk County, Ontario.
On Sunday, September 6, 2015 at approximately 4:00 p.m., a female had been walking on Highway 3 when she was approached by a white van with two (2) males inside.
Through the course of investigation it was determined that 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 when a citizen stopped and came to her aid. The white van immediately left the area and was last seen travelling east bound on Highway 3, unfortunately the good-Samaritan left prior to police arrival.
The Norfolk County OPP Crime Unit is continuing to investigate the incident and is seeking the public’s assistance. Police are looking to speak to the driver of the red Chevrolet vehicle that stopped and rendered assistance to the female. Police believe that the driver has further information that may assist in identifying those responsible.
The suspect vehicle is described as:
White 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 asking all community residents to check their properties for the above noted vehicle and to contact police immediately if the vehicle is located at 1-888-310-1122.
Police are also releasing the descriptions of the two (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
The OPP reminds all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times and to be extremely vigilant when approached by unknown individuals. The OPP’s website, www.opp.ca, contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.
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.