Attempted abduction under investigation in Whitehorse
13-year-old says she was followed by strange man as she walked through downtown alley
Whitehorse RCMP are investigating an attempted abduction after a 13-year-old girl reported that a man tried to talk to her and reached out to her from his vehicle as she walked in a downtown alley.
According to the girl, the man continued to follow her, but left when she pulled out her cell phone to call for help.
The alleged incident is reported to have occurred in an alley between 3rd and 4th Avenue, behind Staples, around 6:00 p.m. on Monday evening.
The suspect — unknown to the victim — is described as an older male with a dark complexion and white beard. He was reportedly wearing a baggy V-neck shirt with sleeves and loose, tan coloured baggy pants.
He was reported to be driving a newer grey or turquoise sedan of an unknown make or model.
Anyone with any information relating to this incident is asked to contact Whitehorse RCMP as soon as possible at (867) 667-5551.