Airdrie RCMP search for man who tried to lure teen boy into truck

AirdrieRCMP are searching for a man who tried to lure a teenager into his truck last week.

Police said on Oct. 18 at 8:15 p.m., a 14-year-old boy was walking home from football practice near George McDougall High School, at Allen Street and Alder Crescent, when a red pickup truck pulled up next to him.

The driver started talking to the teen, and told him to get into his vehicle, police said.

The 14-year-old refused, jumped a fence and ran home. He wasn't hurt in the incident.

Police said the driver of the truck is a white man between 40 and 60 years old, who was large with a deep voice. He was wearing blue clothing with a short-sleeved shirt and has a scar on his left forearm.

The truck was new buthad a dent and scratch on the driver's side door. It also hada box cover.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Airdrie RCMPat403-945-7267.

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