Arrest made in case where mother fought off man who allegedly tried to take girl

WINNIPEG — A suspect has been arrested in a case where police say a Winnipeg mother had to fight off a man who tried to abduct her four-year-old daughter.

Police over the weekend asked for the public’s help in locating 26-year-old Ruben Kyle Mawakeesick after a warrant was issued for his arrest in connection with the alleged abduction that occurred late last month.

Police say help from the public led them to a home Sunday afternoon, where they allege Mawakeesick resisted arrest and assaulted two officers.

The mother was walking with her daughter last Thursday when police say a man grabbed the girl and attempted to leave with her.