Man Arrested for Attempted Abduction in Grande Prairie

0:00It's March 24th. Welcome to Vancouver News today, powered by AI, I'm Cory with the story. A 50-year-old man from Grand Prairie faces serious charges after allegedly trying to abduct a 10-year-old girl late Saturday night. The girl was walking along a road just before 10pm when she noticed him following her. She quickly ran into a nearby friend's house for safety. He knocked on the door and tried to trick the homeowner by claiming the girl was his sister and demanding she come out. When that failed, he attempted to force the door open, but was pushed away. Mounties arrested him on the spot and laid charges of abducting a person under 14 years old, plus mischief under $5,000. He's out on conditional release pending his court appearance. This close call underscores how a child's instincts and a neighbor's quick action can make all the difference with the case set to unfold in Grande. Kerry Court on April 8th.