A report of a man chasing and grabbing a child near Dufferin and Robinson on March 5 has been ruled unfounded by police.

Officers had previously issued a call for help finding a man after a report a 12-year-old girl near Dufferin Avenue and Robinson Street had been chased on March 5.

"An extensive investigation by members of the District 3 Crime Unit has revealed that the incident is unfounded," said police.