Saskatoon police search for suspicious man who grabbed boy

Saskatoon police are asking for public assistance in locating a suspicious man after a boy reported an incident near Greystone Heights School today.

Police say a boy was walking to school near the intersection of Main Street and Quance Avenue around 8:50 a.m. when he was approached by a man from behind.

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The man grabbed the boy’s wrist, but the boy broke free and ran to school to immediately report the incident.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, around 50-years-old with black and grey hair. He has a slim to medium build and was last seen wearing a white t-shirt.

Saskatoon police reminds students to walk in pairs, stay in well-populated/well-lit areas, do not approach strange vehicles and report suspicious activity immediately.

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