Child asked to get inside unknown vehicle in downtown Toronto, police say

Police described the vehicle as a blue, older model (possibly 2007-2008) Volkswagen Passat with no front plate. (Toronto Police Service)

Toronto police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying an individual who allegedly asked a child he didn’t know if they wanted a ride home.

Ina new release on Thursday, police said officers responded to a suspicious incident in the area of Church and Grattan streets on Tuesday.

Police said that a child was walking home from school just after 3 p.m. when an unknown male driving an older model blue Volkswagen sedan stopped and exited the vehicle.

Police said the male asked the child if they wanted a ride home and the child declined, and the male got back into the vehicle and drove away.

The vehicle is described by police as a blue, older model (possibly 2007-2008) Volkswagen Passat with no front plate.

Police described the male as brown, approximately five foot nine, 150 lbs, with a slim build, short black hair and clean shaven.

Images of the male and vehicle have been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.