A 29-year-old delivery driver was arrested by Fort Saskatchewan RCMP on Monday in connection with an investigation into a report of an unaccompanied six-year-old child being taken to a convenience store.
“RCMP responded to a report of an abducted child who had already been returned safely,” police said in a news release issues Tuesday. “Investigation to date reveals that the six-year-old victim was playing outside when a delivery driver offered to bring him to the 7-11 for candy and a Slurpee.”
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Police said investigators believe the driver took the child to the store and bought several items before bringing the child back to their home. They said the child then told their parent what happened.
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RCMP said they quickly found and arrested the suspect.
The Edmonton man who was arrested is in custody and charges are pending, police said.
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