North Vancouver RCMP issues warning after attempted abduction

North Vancouver RCMP is issuing a warning after a 16 year-old girl was nearly abducted from Capilano Mall and is seeking the public’s help in finding two suspects.

The incident happened on August 6 around 1:45 p.m.

The teen was approached by a man who told her she was beautiful. He then pulled her by the hand toward a waiting car. Another man was in the driver’s seat.

The girl managed to get away before being pulled into the vehicle.

The suspect who tried to grab the teenager is described as black, about 40 years old, bulky with large shoulders, over six feet tall, and wearing all dark clothing.

A police sketch is above.

The car is described as a 1990s black sedan, similar to a Honda Accord or Toyota Corolla.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the North Vancouver RCMP at 604-985-1311 and reference file #2015-19381.

If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.solvecrime.ca.