Halton Regional Police have taken one person into custody after an attempted child abduction in Milton.
According to police, the male suspect was in McDougall Park at around 8:15 p.m. Friday night, when he grabbed a young child by his arm and attempted to take him to his car, described as a black coloured, older-model Honda that was parked nearby.
The suspect was unable to get the child into the vehicle, however, and ultimately released him.
The suspect then fled to the vehicle, then quickly left the area headed towards Savoline Boulevard.
The vehicle was subsequently found parked outside a Milton residence and one person was taken into custody.
Police believe it's possible other passengers may have been in the vehicle at the time.
The investigation is ongoing.
with files from CP24