RCMP are investigating an attempted child abduction in Central Newfoundland.
It’s alleged to have occurred last Friday night around 7:30 p.m. in the community of Frederickton, near Carmanville.
Police say they received a report of a child being approached by a man who was driving a white van.
The man is alleged to have asked the child to get in the vehicle before getting out and trying to convince the child to get in.
Police say the child sped off on a pedal bike and hid in a wooded area until feeling safe enough to return home.
The suspect is described as short and obese with a long beard and wearing a black hat.
He was believed to be driving a plain white van with windows on the rear doors.
Police searched for the vehicle but were unable to find it.
Their investigation is continuing.