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Police identify suspect in alleged attempted Vancouver child abduction

(Oct. 15) Vancouver police investigate alleged attempted child abduction – Oct 15, 2020

Vancouver police have identified a suspect in a reported attempted child abduction, and are appealing for more video evidence in the case.

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According to police, it happened around 3:30 p.m. near Kerr Street and Southeast Marine Drive as a 13-year-old girl was walking home from school.

Police said a man driving a black, four-door Audi A4 with a grey interior followed the girl, police said, before stopping and telling her to get in.

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“The man driving the vehicle saw the news coverage about the attempted abduction and met and spoke with our detectives,” Vancouver police Const. Jason Doucette said in a media release Saturday.

“After a careful review of the information available, investigators have deemed him as not posing a threat to public safety. He was released while investigators continue to gather additional information.”

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Doucette said police want to speak with additional witnesses and with anyone who has video shot in the area between 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Vancouver police.

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