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Woman being questioned after alleged attempted kidnapping

Published: June 21, 2024 at 8:00AM EDT

The Montreal Police logo is seen on a police car in Montreal on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. (The Canadian Press/Paul Chiasson)

A woman is being questioned after a possible attempted kidnapping in Montreal's Village neighbourhood.

Montreal police (SPVM) say the incident happened at 7:20 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of de Maisonneuve Boulevard and Montcalm Street.

READ MORE: CTVNewsMontreal.ca's continued coverage of crime and policing in the Greater Montreal Area

The child was safely located, according to Montreal police spokesperson Véronique Dubuc.

Police would not give more details about the case.

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