Update – Thompson Rural RCMP are requesting public assistance in identifying a suspect in an attempted child abduction in the community of Split Lake.
A composite sketch of the male has been completed and Split Lake RCMP are asking anyone who can help identify this person to call 204-778-3050, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
Split Lake RCMP continue to investigate.
On January 29, 2025, at approximately 10:00 am, Thompson Rural RCMP received a call about an attempted child abduction in the community of Split Lake.
Officers responded to the area immediately and began patrols, but discovered the suspect had possibly left the community before RCMP were notified.
The initial investigation revealed the victim was on her way to school when an unknown male in a white van had offered her a ride while she was near the school. The victim was able to get away and make it to the school safely with no physical injuries.
The description provided to RCMP by the 8-year-old victim is as follows, male (unknown age), with short white hair, wearing a light grey jacket. Other witnesses were able to describe the suspect vehicle as a partially dirty white van that was spotted numerous times driving by the TCN Gas Bar.
Exhaustive patrols were conducted in and around the community, but the suspect was not located.
Thompson Rural RCMP are asking residents in the area that have either a camera at their residence or a dash camera to contact the detachment at 204-778-3050, Crime Stoppers Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com
The Investigation continues.