By rdnewsNow.com staff

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Attempted kidnapping, assault in Maskwacis

Aug 12, 2019 | 12:57 PM

Mounties in Maskwacis RCMP are investigating a report of an attempted kidnapping that occurred over the weekend.

The incident occurred shortly after 11:00 p.m., on Saturday on the Ermineskin First Nation near Highway 2A.

According to RCMP, a suspicious male driving in a vehicle pulled over and offered a ride to a teenaged female who was on her way to a nearby residence. When the girl refused, the male assaulted her and attempted to pull her into the vehicle. The girl was able to free herself and fled to the residence.

The suspect is described as:

• A light-skinned, possibly Caucasian male

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• Approximately 40-45 years-old;

• Short dark hair;

• Large, dark eyes with greying eyebrows;

• Mole on right cheek;

• Stubble;

• Tall, skinny build;

• Wearing a grey sweater, black jogging pants, well-worn shoes.

The suspect vehicle is described as:

• 4-door white/silver Chevrolet car;

• Newer model;

• Tinted back windows;

• Spoiler on the trunk;

• Pendleton-type blankets on the seats.

If you have information about this incident, please call the Maskwacis RCMP at 780-585-3767 or call your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.