Lethbridge Police investigate attempted child abduction report near Lakeview School

Lethbridge Police are investigating after a 12-year-old girl reported five individuals had attempted to abduct her.

Police received a call from the girl about 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2021 that a van pulled up beside her near the Lakeview School baseball diamonds on Henderson Lake Boulevard South. The occupants got out and attempted to grab her. She reported they chased her a short distance on foot, but she was able to elude them and they returned to the van and drove southbound on Henderson Lake Boulevard. There was no indication any of them spoke to the girl.

The vehicle was described as a larger, white Chevrolet van with red or rusted wheels, tinted windows throughout and was bearing an Alberta licence plate. The occupants of the van were described as three males and two females, all in their mid-20s.

Police searched the area and were unable to locate the subjects or vehicle. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police at 403-328-4444 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477.