Do you recognize this man? Abbotsford police release sketch of attempted child abduction suspect
Police in Abbotsford have released a composite sketch in hopes of identifying a suspect in an attempted child abduction.
In a statement issued Wednesday, the department also provided a little bit more information about the incident itself – including the detail that the child "broke free" on the street.
"The child victim reported that an unknown male reached through an open bedroom window and pulled them out of the bedroom, along the side of the house and out to the roadway," the media release said.
"The suspect fled in an unknown direction. The child victim did not receive any injuries."
Police have not said what age or gender the child is.
It was Monday at around 8:30 p.m. when police were first called to the home on the 2700-block of Maple Street. In the intervening days, the child provided a description that helped police create a composite drawing.
The suspect is described by police as a "dark-skinned" man, around 40 years old. He stands 5'10" tall with a medium build, short brown hair and a full beard. The man has a septum piercing and a tattoo of a flower on his left forearm. Police also say the man was wearing a ripped blue T-shirt and ripped jeans, with blue and white slip-on shoes, at the time.
Witnesses or those with dashcam or surveillance footage are urged to call 604-859-5225.
Police are also reiterating their advice to "be vigilant" about locking doors and windows.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Trudeau acknowledges charges in Nijjar killing, calls for commitment to democracy
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has acknowledged the charges laid Friday in relation to the murder of B.C. Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Pastrnak scores winner, Bruins down Leafs 2-1 in overtime in Game 7
Sheldon Keefe told his players hockey history would remember them one way or another.
No proof man lied to brother about number of kittens born in litter, B.C. tribunal rules
A man was denied a $5,000 payout from his brother after a B.C. tribunal dismissed his claim disputing how many kittens were born in a litter.
Bodies recovered in Mexico likely 2 Australians, 1 American who went missing: officials
Three bodies recovered in an area of Baja California are likely to be those of the two Australians and an American who went missing last weekend during a camping and surfing trip, the state prosecutor’s office said Saturday.
Trudeau 'absolutely' best person to lead the Liberals in next election: LeBlanc says
Cabinet minister Dominic LeBlanc insists he's not planning a leadership campaign to head the Liberal party, should current leader and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resign, seemingly quashing rumours he's planning to make a move for his boss' job.
Princess Anne lays wreath at B.C. veteran's cemetery; receives 21-gun salute
Princess Anne paid tribute to veterans buried at a cemetery in British Columbia today, laying a wreath to honour the more than 2,500 military personnel and family members buried there.
Macklem tries to stay out of the fray as MPs do their best to use him to score points
Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem navigates a political minefield every time he testifies before the House of Commons finance committee.
Amid climate change warnings, Canadians lukewarm on electric vehicles
Amid scientists' warnings that nations need to transition away from fossil fuels to limit climate change, Canadians are still lukewarm on electric vehicles, according to a study conducted by Nanos Research for CTV News.
opinion You don't need to be an influencer to earn income from social media
How legitimate are claims by some content creators that the average person can earn passive income from social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram? Personal finance columnist Christopher Liew says it's quite possible, if you're willing to put in the initial time and effort.