Hamilton police seek man accused of trying to abduct 8-year-old kid

Police are searching for a man accused of trying to abduct an eight-year-old child in Dundas on Thursday morning.

Hamilton police say the child was walking their dog in the area of Newcombe Road and Linington Trail around 8:20 a.m., when they were approached by a man driving a white van.

The man allegedly got out of the van. He then told the kid there was candy in the van and said they should get in it.

Officers say the man also told the kid that he’ll “give you whatever you want.”

The man eventually tried to grab the child, but the kid kicked him and ran away.

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Their parents immediately called police, however, the man was gone when officers arrived.

Investigators describe the man as being between 30 and 40 years old with brown skin and a thin build. He is clean shaven and was wearing a white toque, a purple T-shirt, black pants and black running shoes.

Police are in the area looking for witnesses and video surveillance.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact the on-duty Division 3 staff sergeant at 905-546-3886.

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