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A Surrey Police patch is worn by an officer at RCMP "E" Division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
By The Canadian Press

Man arrested for attempted child abduction in Surrey, B.C.

Jun 17, 2026 | 8:58 AM

SURREY — A 22-year-old man is facing criminal charges after allegedly trying to abduct a child playing in a driveway in Metro Vancouver.

Police in Surrey say the alleged abduction attempt happened Saturday at about 6:40 p.m., when officers were called to the 8100 block of 136A Street.

Witnesses told police a stranger approached a child playing in the driveway, then picked them up before bystanders intervened.

The man allegedly dropped the child and left, and a suspect meeting his description was detained by bystanders nearby soon after.

The child was not injured.

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Police say the man is now facing one count each of abduction of a person under 14 and possession of a prohibited weapon, and he remains in custody with his next court appearance set for Thursday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 17, 2026.

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