North Vancouver RCMP and Crime Stoppers are trying to warm up a cold case, in which a teen was nearly abducted.
The incident happened at Capilano Mall around 1:45 p.m. on Aug. 6 last year. The 16-year-old was at the mall when she was approached by a suspect who told her she was beautiful and then attempted to drag her to a waiting vehicle. The girl escaped and the suspect fled, along with a second man, the car’s driver.
Crime Stoppers issued a fresh plea for information last Wednesday.
“We’ve been following up with tips that have come in over the last several months,” said Cpl. Richard De Jong, North Vancouver RCMP spokesman.
“(Crime Stoppers) thought there was a good chance that maybe, by putting something out there again, someone may remember something.”
Investigators described the suspect as a black male, approximately 40 years old with large shoulders and a bulky build. He is over six feet tall (182 centimetres) and was wearing all dark clothing. The driver is described only as being a black male, roughly 40 years old. The vehicle was a 1990s black sedan, possibly a Honda Accord or Toyota Corolla.
Anyone who wishes to provide information may remain anonymous and is eligible for a reward of up to $2,000 if they can help lead to an arrest.
Tips can be made to North Vancouver RCMP at 604-985-1311 or, to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
