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Bogus Child Luring Story in North Perth

Wednesday, 21 December 2016 at 10:10

OPP have concluded that the story of an attempted child luring in Listowel was made up.

LISTOWEL - Perth OPP have issued a release about an investigation into child luring in Listowel. 

Police have concluded the investigation and have determined that the incident, as reported did not take place and wish to thank the public for their assistance into this matter. 

The OPP takes these allegations seriously in the interest of public safety. Police remind caregivers of young children to regularly speak to them about personal and community safety issues.  

Here is the original report that aired on Heart FM yesterday: 

The OPP are looking in a report of child luring.

On Monday, December 19th an 11 year old girl was approached while walking home from school in Listowel. The girl was near the intersection of Nichol Avenue South and Main Street East when a white van pulled up beside her. The passenger opened up the door, called out to the girl, and offered candy if she agreed to take a ride with him.

The smart little girl kept her distance and took off running home where she immediately reported the incident to a parent. 

The suspect is described as a white man with a brown beard, possibly in his 30s, wearing a black ski mask, a large black hat, a black winter coat, black snow pants, black mitts, and black boots. 

The van was a white passenger van, possibly an older Ford Econoline, with several scratches and rust spots on the passenger side door. The van has large side mirrors.

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