Peel Regional Police are investigating an attempted kidnapping in Bramptom Tuesday morning.
According to the Criminal Investigation Bureau, a 17-year-old girl was walking in the area of Earlsbridge Boulevard and Cipriano Court at around 9 a.m., when she was approached by an unknown male who grabbed her arm and told her she was going with him.
The victim was able to break away and subsequently fled the area.
The suspect is described as male white, 5’10”, medium build, approximately 50 years of age, grey hair, light complexion, and brown eyes. He was wearing a navy blue zip up sweater, black baggy pants, and white and red shoes.
Anyone with information is asked to call investigators from the 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at (905) 453–2121, extension 2233 or by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.