Good news regarding an attempted abduction in Abbotsford this weekend. The Abbotsford Police have now arrested a 24-year-old man in relation to this incident. They believe this arrest was the result of the media and public attention that was received. The Abby PD continue their appeal for the Good Samaritan to come forward to speak to investigators.

 

Initial report:

On Saturday, September 17, 2016, at 5:15 PM, a 16-year-old girl was waiting at a bus stop on Old Yale Road near Mitchell Street.  A male suspect drove past the girl several times in a van. Eventually, the suspect parked the van and approached the girl on foot.  He attempted to try to entice her with offers of liquor and a ride to work.  When the girl refused, the suspect grabbed her by the arm and attempted to pull her in the direction of his parked vehicle.  The victim resisted and, thankfully, a male passerby became involved and yelled at the suspect causing the suspect to flee.  The passerby then sat with the victim until her bus arrived.