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Saanich police investigate possible attempted abduction of 14-year-old girl

The Canadian Press

Police on Vancouver Island are investigating a potential abduction attempt involving a 14-year-old girl.

It happened on Thursday shortly after 5 p.m., at the Royal Oak Bus Exchange, according to Saanich police.

Investigators say a light blue minivan with a First Nations woman and three First Nations men had stopped at the #39 bus stop, headed in the direction of Langford.

Police say a man got out of the van and approached the teen girl, who believed they wanted her to go with them.

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Police are describing the incident as a “suspicious circumstance” that may have been an abduction attempt.

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Investigators want to speak with both the occupants of the van and anyone who saw the interaction.

Anyone with information is asked to call Saanich police at 250-475-4321, or contact Crime Stoppers if they wish to remain anonymous.

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