A Brampton police appeal asks witnesses to come forward after a child was approached while walking home near Flamingo Crescent and Forsythia Road. Police also want to hear from anyone who may have video recorded in the area at the time.
In a September 26 release, Peel Regional Police say the incident happened Wednesday, September 23, between 3:30 and 3:55 p.m. An unknown man approached the child from behind, and police describe a brief physical interaction. The child was able to disengage and leave. No physical injuries were reported.
Brampton police appeal seeks video and witnesses
Police say the man was last seen walking east on Forsythia Road toward Folkstone Crescent. Their description is of a South Asian man aged 25 to 30, about six feet tall, with a slim build and straight, medium-length black hair reaching his ears. He wore a black cloth mask over the lower part of his face, a white T-shirt and long brown pants.
Investigators are seeking dashcam, doorbell-camera or other surveillance footage from the area during the relevant period. They also ask anyone who may have experienced a similar incident to contact them.
Information for the Brampton police appeal should go to the 21 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-453-2121, extension 2133. The release identifies the occurrence as PR260325470.
The police release describes the investigation as ongoing. Follow Bramptonist’s News coverage for local updates.