Prince George RCMP Seek Information on Child Seen on Bridge
Prince George RCMP are seeking information after reports of a young child running alone near the John Hart Bridge. Officers searched the area but did not find her.
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Prince George RCMP are seeking information about a young child reported running alone on the roadway near the John Hart Bridge on Nov. 4. Police said they received several reports just before 6 p.m. and searched the area but did not find the child.
The child was seen near the on-ramp from North Nechako Road to Highway 97 South, according to police. She was described as approximately three to six years old, with purple hair and a green shirt. The reports did not identify her.
Numerous officers went to the area immediately and conducted extensive patrols, the RCMP said. The search also included a drone, but officers were unable to locate the child.
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Police seek information
Police believe a guardian may have picked up the child and decided not to report what happened. They are asking the guardian, or anyone who knows the child, to contact them so officers can confirm her well-being.
The RCMP also want to hear from anyone with additional information or dash-cam footage from the area at the time. Anyone with information or video of the incident is asked to call Prince George RCMP as soon as possible at (250-)561-3300. The file number is 2026-38641.
About these reports
This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: RCMP
