For the second time in two weeks, the Linden Woods area in Winnipeg is on alert after another report of someone trying to lure a child.
Ecole Van Walleghem School sent an email to parents letting them know of an incident on June 1 at approximately 8 p.m.
While playing on the Van Walleghem play structure in the first 100 block of Princemere Road, near Lindenwood Drive West, a nine-year- old-boy was approached by a man in a blue minivan near the sidewalk who said, "Hey, get in my car." The boy ran away and his parents filed a police report.
The male suspect is described as white, about 30-40 years of age with medium-length brown hair and wearing a black shirt.
A similar incident took place on May 20 in the 300 block of Lindenwood Drive East when a man got out of his vehicle and offered an 11-year-old boy candy. The boy declined and yelled for help.
Police said they are looking at a possible connection between the two incidents.
Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-2877 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477.
