ABBOTSFORD Police are investigating an incident that occurred on August 29 at approximately 1:30 p.m. on the hiking trails around Sumas Mountain Regional Park.

A female hiker reported being approached by an unknown male who allegedly attempted to pull her into his vehicle for unknown reasons. Fortunately, the hiker managed to break free and escape.

The suspect was described as a white male in his late 20’s to early 30’s, 5’9” tall and medium build, with short blonde or orange hair. He was wearing a white t-shirt.

The suspect vehicle was described as a white open box pickup truck newer model with stock tires and suspension.

The Abbotsford Police Department would like to inform the public to be more vigilant and use caution when hiking the trails in and around the area of Sumas Mountain Regional Park.

If you have any information on this case or CCTV, dashcam or trail camera footage of the area around the time of this occurrence, you are requested to contact Detective N. Perrey of the Abbotsford Police’s Major Crime Unit by emailing Nathan.perrey@abbypd.ca.