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Laval police seek to ID man wanted in connection with attempted kidnapping at city bus stop

Laval police released the sketch of a man wanted in connection with an attempted kidnapping. Monday, April 4, 2022. Laval police handout

Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man in connection with an attempted kidnapping at a bus stop in Laval’s Chomedey district at the beginning of March.

Laval police said a woman in her 20s was waiting inside a bus shelter located in front of 4397 St. Martin Blvd. W. at around 1:45 p.m. on March 1 when a man approached her, blocking the exit.

In a news release, police say the man then threatened the woman with a knife in a bid to force her into a nearby vehicle.

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The woman, however, managed to flee and sought refuge in a local business, where she asked for help.

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Police described the man as being around 1.80 metres tall with a slim build and light green eyes. He is believed to be between the ages of 25 and 45 and spoke French.

Laval police are looking for a white Jeep Grand Cherokee. Laval police handout

At the time of the incident, the man was wearing light blue jeans, a black coat and a pink wool hat.

The vehicle police are looking for is a white Jeep Grand Cherokee built between 2014 and 2017.

Anyone with information can contact Laval police by dialling 911 and mentioning file number LVL 220301-071 or by calling the confidential tip line at 450 662-INFO.

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