Huntsville OPP are looking for any witnesses to come forward after an attempted abduction.
At around 8:15 on the morning of May 4th, a 12-year-old girl was on her way to school when she was approached by a man in the area of Earls Road and Muskoka Road 3 North.
The man attempted to force the girl into his vehicle, but she was able to get away without any injuries.
OPP say the man is described as:
– White
– Approximately 30 years of age
– Average height
– Thin build
– Brown hair
– Closely shaved dark brown beard
– Wearing a black leather jacket and blue jeans
The vehicle is described as a black four-door car.
Police also say they are looking for a female jogger who was seen in the area and may have been a witness.
Officials are also appealing to parents and guardians to speak with their children about personal safety. For advice on holding such a conversation, visit https://missingkids.ca/en/how-can-we-help/stranger-abduction/prevention.
Huntsville OPP are also asking for dashcam footage from anyone who was in the area of Earls Road and Muskoka Road 3 North between 8 and 9 a.m.
If you have any information, you’re asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
You can also submit tips online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca