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.
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.
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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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