Peel police search for man after physical interaction with child in Brampton
Child approached from behind on September 23 near Flamingo Crescent was not physically injured; man described as South Asian, age 25–30.
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Peel police are searching for a man following a physical interaction with a child in Brampton on September 23.
A child was walking in the area of Flamingo Crescent and Forsythia Road just before 4 p.m. when a man approached from behind and there was a brief physical interaction. The child was able to disengage and leave the area and was not physically injured. The man was last seen walking eastbound on Forsythia Road toward Folkstone Crescent.
Police described the man as South Asian, approximately 25 to 30 years old, about six feet tall with a slim build. He had straight, medium-length black hair touching his ears and was wearing a black cloth face mask covering the lower portion of his face, a white t-shirt, and long brown pants.
Police issued a public appeal on Saturday and are seeking dashcam, doorbell, or other video surveillance from the area around the time of the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Peel police or Crime Stoppers. The source material does not indicate whether this incident is connected to previous incidents in Brampton or the region.
At a glance
Where did this incident happen?
The interaction occurred in Brampton near Flamingo Crescent and Forsythia Road.
When did the incident occur?
The incident happened on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, just before 4 p.m.
How is the man described?
He is South Asian, approximately 25 to 30 years old, about six feet tall with a slim build, straight medium-length black hair touching his ears. He wore a black cloth face mask covering the lower portion of his face, a white t-shirt, and long brown pants.
