‘To Catch a Predator’ Scheme Allegedly Ended in Alberta Child Abduction: RCMP
Seven youths used Snapchat to lure a suspected predator, leading to his arrest on nine charges including abduction and sexual interference, police reported.
- A 12-year-old boy escaped from an abductor's car in Airdrie after being lured as part of a "catch a predator scheme" arranged via Snapchat, according to Alberta RCMP.
- The boy voluntarily entered the suspect's vehicle to expose him as part of the scheme arranged on Snapchat.
- After escaping at a red light, the boy called 911, and the suspect fled south toward Calgary.
- A 37-year-old Calgary man has been charged with multiple offenses, including abduction and sexual interference, after being located with the aid of a police helicopter.
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Police say man charged after Alberta youth launch 'catch a predator' scheme
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