Hamilton Police are currently investigating a report of an attempted child abduction in the Dundas area.
On Thursday March 27, 2025 at approximately 8:20 a.m., an 8-year-old child was out walking their dog in the area of Linington Trail and Newcombe Road in Dundas when they were approached by a male driving a white van.
The driver exited the van and engaged with the child. He made suggestions that there was candy inside the van and that the child should get in. The male also stated, “I’ll give you whatever you want”. He then reached out to grab the child, but the child proceeded to kick the male and run away to safety. Parents of the child immediately called Police, however the male was gone upon officer arrival.
The suspect is described as the following:
Male, brown skin
30-40 years old
Thin build
Clean shaven
White toque hat
Purple t-shirt (writing on it with “N” as the first letter)
Black pants
Black running shoes
The vehicle is described as a white van with a back that is larger than the cab.
Police are canvassing the area for CCTV and witnesses. If you see something or know anything that you feel will assist investigators with this incident, please contact Division 30 CID Detective Sergeant Paul Corrigan at 905-546-3851. Additionally, if you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or visit crimestoppershamilton.com
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https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/police-investigate-attempted-child-abduction-in-dundas/
