Police now believe a man suspected in two attempted abductions in as many years is a suspect in a third alleged case.
Last week police issued an alert for 67 year old David Warren Buchanan, after an incident downtown January 23.
Police were called to the area of 106 avenue and 96 street where an elderly man with a beard and red rimmed cowboy hat reportedly approached a 4 year old offering her candy and asked if she wanted to go for a ride with Santa.
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Her father was nearby and the girl did not go with the man.
Police believe it is the same man responsible for a similar attempt at Kingsway Mall in 2010 where an 8 year old girl was approached.
As a result of media coverage last week, a third report was brought forward.
On January 14, a 4 year old boy was approached by a man meeting the description of Buchanan inside a public venue in the west end. He asked the boy, who was sitting with his parents, to come home with him. The family intervened.
Buchanan drives a 2003 silver Impala and a 2011 blue Chrysler Town and Country. He is known to wear a bright blue cowboy hat and reading glasses.
Police say they have received lots of tips but have not been able to locate Buchanan.
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