Attempted Child Abduction Investigation, 50 Carlton Street, Mattamy Athletic Centre

Attempted Child Abduction Investigation, 50 Carlton Street, Mattamy Athletic Centre

Tuesday, March 31, 2020 - 11:00 AM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in an attempted child abduction investigation.

The incident happened on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at approximately 9 p.m., during a women's hockey game, at the Mattamy Athletic Centre, located at 50 Carlton Street.

It is reported:

- a man attempted to abduct a boy inside the building on the concourse level

- a person intervened and the boy was able to break free

- the man was unsuccessful and fled the area

The man is described as white, 19-20, 5'8", medium build, and clean shaven.

Investigators have exhausted all leads and are now reaching out to the public for further information. They would like to speak to any witnesses who can assist in this investigation and in particular, the person who intervened.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes or Google Play.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Jason Ferreira, 51 Division Youth & Family Services