Gleichen RCMP seeking public assistance in child luring incident

July 29, 2021

Gleichen RCMP seeking public assistance in child luring incident

Gleichen, Alta. – On July 28, 2021, at approximately 11:15 a.m., Gleichen RCMP responded to a report of child luring on Main Street in Gleichen. Preliminary investigation has revealed that an unknown middle-aged Caucasian male approached a 13-year-old male and offered to pay him money in exchange for sex.

Investigators have been unable to locate the suspect in who is described as:

• Male approximately in his 50’s
• Grey hair
• Blue eyes
• Wearing glasses
• Wearing a blue white plaid shirt, dark jeans and a hat

The suspect was seen driving a newer light colored GMC pick-up truck with after market lights. Gleichen RCMP are asking the public’s assistance in identifying the person involved or any information to this incident. Please contact Gleichen RCMP at 403-734-3923 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

Media contacts:
Sergeant Scott Mercer
Operations NCO
Gleichen Detachment
403-734-3056