Cross Lake RCMP are currently investigating the attempted abduction of a nine-year-old girl that occurred in the Natamik area of Cross Lake, Manitoba.
On September 12, 2018, at approximately 9:50 pm, Cross Lake RCMP were notified of an attempted child abduction involving a nine-year-old girl. Police say that at approximately 8pm, the child was walking home after leaving a playground in the Natamik area of Cross Lake when she noticed a black pickup truck parked on the street with a male seated in the driver’s seat. As she walked by the truck, the male knocked on his window and offered the girl a chocolate bar. The male then took her by the arm and tried to pull her into his pickup truck. She was able to get away and ran to a nearby family member’s house for assistance.
A composite sketch has been made of the suspect. He is described as Indigenous and in his 50’s. The victim noted that the suspect had wrinkled skin, a large nose, dark black eyes and shoulder-length black hair. He was wearing a black sweater with no hood, jeans and shoes that were orange on the bottom. He also had a white discolouration on his hands and fingers.
The truck is described as an older black pickup truck.
If you have any information about this incident, please contact Cross Lake RCMP at 204-676-2600 or CrimeStoppers anonymously at 1 800-222-8477. You can allso submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text TIPMAN plus your message to CRIMES(274637).
