Attempted child abduction in Toronto

On Monday, April 26, 2010, at 6:42 p.m., police responded to a suspicious incident in the Yonge Boulevard/Wilson Avenue area.

It is reported that:

– a nine-year-old girl was playing with a friend in the driveway of a home on Esgore Drive,

– the friend went into the house, and a man appeared in the doorway of the garage,

– the man spoke to the girl, attempted to lure her and grabbed her by the wrist,

– the girl struck the man’s hand, breaking free and ran into her friend’s home,

– the suspect fled the area on foot.

It is further reported that:

– the suspect may have been seen riding a bicycle in the area.

The suspect is described as white, 40-45, thin build, black moustache with slight beard. He was last seen wearing Nike black running shoes, blue jeans, a green plaid or checkered button-up shirt, with black, hip-length leather jacket and a red baseball hat.

UPDATE: Investigators have determined that the information reported to police is unfounded.