Screen grab of a suspect vehicle wanted in connection with a child abduction in north London on May 13, 2018. Photo provided by London Police Service.Screen grab of a suspect vehicle wanted in connection with a child abduction in north London on May 13, 2018. Photo provided by London Police Service.
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Suspect Sought In Child Abduction

London police are asking the public for help in finding a vehicle used in a child abduction.

Police say a four-year-old was taken from Barker St. and Melsandra Ave., near Ed Blake Park in north London around 9:15am Sunday.

The child was forced into a beige-coloured vehicle, with an image of it taken by a surveillance camera.

Witnesses were able to follow the vehicle and the child was released a short time later. The child was not physically hurt.

The suspect is described as an older male. The vehicle is a gold or beige-coloured Chevrolet Impala sedan.

Police are asking for help in identifying the vehicle. The investigation has been turned over to the Criminal Investigation Division.

Anyone who may recognise the car, the driver, or with any information on the abduction, should call London police at (519) 661-5670. Those wanting to remain anonymous can submit tips by phone to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online.

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