Crime & Safety
Dogs, Puppies Possibly Used in Canton Child Abduction Attempt
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Canton police are investigating after a suspect may have used animals to lure a young student on Sept. 26.
A white male, approximately 50 to 60 years old, with a beard approached the child at a bus stop near 38th Street and Vernon NW, according to the Stark County Sheriff's Office.
The individual drove an older gray car and may have used dogs or puppies to lure the child into a passenger seat.
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The Stark County Sheriff's Office reminds anyone who sees anything suspicious at a bus stop to contact police.
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