Composite sketch of Blackfalds suspect. (Blackfalds RCMP)

By rdnewsNOW Staff

Investigations Underway

Blackfalds and Gleichen RCMP advise of concerning incidents involving children

Aug 23, 2021 | 12:26 PM

Alberta Mounties are reminding families to remain vigilant in keeping children safe as investigations are underway into a pair of attempted child luring incidents in recent weeks.

On Aug. 9, Blackfalds RCMP received a call to the hamlet of Springbrook where between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., a male in a vehicle on Oak Street had allegedly approached a 7-year-old female on a bicycle and told her to get into the vehicle. Police say the child ignored the male, turned onto a cross street and returned home.

The suspect was described as having darker skin with brown eyes and glasses. He was last seen wearing a button-up blue shirt and had an accent.

The suspect was reported to have been driving a red SUV or pick-up truck.

Previously, on July 28, at approximately 11:15 a.m., Gleichen RCMP responded to a complaint of child luring on Gleichen’s Main Street.

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Preliminary investigation has revealed that an unknown elderly male approached a 13-year-old male and offered to pay him money for sex.

Investigators have been unable to locate the suspect in which he is described as in his 50’s with grey hair, blue eyes and glasses. He was last seen wearing a blue plaid and white shirt, dark jeans and a hat.

The suspect was seen driving a newer, light colored GMC pickup truck with after-market lights.

Composite sketch of Gleichen suspect. (Gleichen RCMP)

RCMP cannot confirm whether these two incidents are connected, however do acknowledge a resemblance between the two composite sketches of the suspects.

If you have any information regarding the Blackfalds incident, contact Blackfalds RCMP at 403-885-3300 or your local police.

If you have any information regarding the Gleichen incident, contact Gleichen RCMP at 403-734-3923 or 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.