UPDATE:  Thank you to everyone who shared.  Police have confirmed the child is OK.  No further action required or information will be released.

On February 16, 2023, at 4:50 PM the Medicine Hat Police Service received a report from a concerned person who observed an adult male occupant of a maroon-colored van grab a young female and pull her into the van that was in the 0 block of 8 Street SE of Medicine Hat, AB.

The female is described as Caucasian, approximately 12 years old, with light brown hair and wearing black shorts and t-shirt. The van is described as maroon in colour and possibly a Chrysler mini van. It is unknown at this time if the female was known to the male.

While the Medicine Hat Police Service has not received a missing person report for a person matching the description of the female, police are currently seeking information from the public that could assist in this investigation. Anyone who observed this event or can identify the persons involved, is asked to contact the MHPS at 403-529-8481.

Media Contact:

S/Sgt Rod Thompson
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461