NRPS says an armed man tried to abduct a 16-year-old boy in Lincoln earlier on Tuesday, but failed and fled the scene.
Officers from Grimsby's 8 District found the teenage boy in the area of King Street and Nineteenth in Lincoln at 10:40 a.m on Tuesday, after the suspect had fled from the area on foot.
Police also say they found a stolen vehicle nearby.
Area schools were ordered into 'hold and secure', a safety protocol, while officers continued the investigation.
It was lifted around two hours later.
We are investigating a possible attempted abduction of a 16 year old boy in Vineland. A possibly armed suspect has fled a stolen vehicle on foot in the area west of 19th Street on King St in Jordan. Members of the public in the area are asked to ensure their personal safety.
— NRPS (@NiagRegPolice) September 22, 2020
The suspect has been described as a white male, wearing black clothing, including a black touque, and COVID mask, with thick brown prescription glasses, according to police, who say he was armed but did not specify with what.
Thorold News will update this story as soon as more information is available.
