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Girl reportedly approached by suspicious man near Saskatoon school

Police are investigating a report of a suspicious man early Tuesday afternoon in front of a school in Saskatoon’s Parkridge neighbourhood. File / Global News

SASKATOON – Saskatoon police are investigating a report of a student being approached by a suspicious person in the Parkridge neighbourhood. The incident occurred in the 1200-block of McCormack Road early Tuesday afternoon.

Police say a man pulled up in a vehicle and told an 11-year-old girl in front of a school to get into the vehicle. He then allegedly grabbed onto the girl’s arm and attempted to pull her into the car but she managed to get away.

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The girl reported the activity to school staff and her parents.

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The suspect is described as Caucasian, in his early 20s, between six-foot and six-foot four with an average build. He was unshaven and had tattoos on his forearms and neck.

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His hair was brown, short and curly. At the time, the suspect was wearing a jean jacket, black pants that were ripped and black shoes.

The vehicle is described as a red older model, four-door sedan with a dent on the passenger side front door.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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