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Man wanted after allegedly attempting to abduct woman walking dog in Toronto: police

A Toronto Police Services logo is shown at headquarters, in Toronto, on Friday, August 9, 2019. A Toronto police officer has been charged with sexual assault and breach of trust following an investigation by Ontario's police watchdog.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Police are seeking to identify a suspect wanted in connection with an attempted abduction investigation in Toronto.

Toronto police said on May 6 at 9:15 p.m., a woman was walking her dog in the McCowan Road and McNicoll Avenue area.

Officers said a man was parked in a dark coloured four-door vehicle near a park.

According to police, the man attempted to engage the woman in conversation. Officers said the suspect then allegedly brandished a knife and demanded the woman get into the vehicle.

The woman fled the area with her dog and contacted police.

Officers are now searching for a man, in his 20s or 30s, standing six-feet tall. He has a medium build and is clean shaven.

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According to police, the man was last seen wearing a black hooded sweater, blue jeans and black and white Nike shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

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