Attempted Kidnapping

• Attempted kidnapping near Banff Christmas Market prompts police investigation

  Police are asking for the public’s help after a 44-year-old man was targeted in an attempted kidnapping near the Banff Christmas Market earlier this month.

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  Dec 31, 2025
  
• Winnipeg police seek suspect in attempted kidnapping, sexual assault of teen girl

  The victim was walking to school around 9 a.m. Wednesday when she was confronted by a man. The man, police said, made a comment to her before grabbing her arms.

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  Jan 26, 2023
  
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• Man arrested after attempt to kidnap barista through drive-thru window

  Police in Washington released surveillance video of a man attempting to kidnap a barista by pulling her through a drive-thru window.

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  Jan 18, 2023
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• Arrest made in connection with attempted kidnapping in central Edmonton

  Three days after a kidnapping attempt in central Edmonton was reported to them, police announced Friday that a man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

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  Nov 18, 2022
• Police seek suspect after attempted kidnapping in central Edmonton

  Police say they have a suspect in connection with an attempted kidnapping in central Edmonton this week and are asking the public for tips on his identity or whereabouts.

  Crime

  Nov 16, 2022
• Doorbell camera shows 6-year-old girl escape alleged kidnapping in Ohio

  The young girl can be heard screaming as she tries to evade a potential kidnapping.

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  Aug 29, 2022
• N.B woman attacked in alleged abduction attempt after being flagged down while driving

  Police in New Brunswick are investigating an attempted abduction after a woman says she was jumped by a group after being flagged down on a highway.

  Crime

  May 24, 2022
• Girl who fought off kidnapping credits slimy trick from ‘Law & Order’

  Alyssa, 11, explained how she fought off the suspect and marked him for police in an interview from her home in Florida.

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  May 20, 2021
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• Florida girl, 11, fights off attempted kidnapping in dramatic video

  Surveillance footage shows a young girl resisting an abduction attempt at a bus stop in Florida.

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  May 19, 2021
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• Attempted abduction charge laid after man tried to grab car seat with baby: London police

  'The conversation caused the woman to fear for the safety of her infant child,' police say, though they did not elaborate on what was said.

  Crime

  Apr 30, 2021