NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is seeking the assistance of the public for information regarding an attempted kidnapping in the City of Orillia.
On Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, just after 6 p.m., a female was walking on Front Street, near Elgin Street when she was approached by a male who had gotten out of a car. The male engaged the victim in conversation and when she tried to walk away, he grabbed her and tried to force her into his vehicle.
The victim was able to get away uninjured and the male got back into his car and drove away southbound on Front Street towards Atherley Road.
The male is described as black, 30 to 40 years old, about six feet tall, stocky build, short black beard, wearing a red sweater and a red, yellow, green and black hat (Jamaican style). The vehicle is described as an older model silver sedan.
If you have any information regarding the incident or recognize the described suspect and vehicle, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
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