Police are turning to the public for help in identifying a man who allegedly attempted to abduct a 12-year-old boy in the town of Sylvan Lake on Wednesday.

According to RCMP, at about 4 p.m. the boy was approached by a man near Mother Theresa School in the area of Old Boomer Road.

The suspect allegedly grabbed the youth’s arm and tried to pull him into his vehicle – an older model grey four-door Honda car with a black rim on one of the tires.

Officials said the boy was able to free himself and run away to safety.

The suspect is described as:

  • Caucasian male
  • 25-30 years of age
  • Medium build
  • Bald
  • Wearing sunglasses and a black hoodie pulled over his head

Anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP at 403-858-7200 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).