Police investigating attempted kidnapping of family in Banff

Police are asking the public for information about an attempted kidnapping of a family in Banff earlier this month.

The incident occurred Dec.13, when a family of four was leaving the Banff Christmas Market near 327 Railway Avenue at roughly 5 p.m.

As they walked towards their car, several masked individuals accosted them and tried to force a 44-year-old man into a vehicle, said the Calgary Police Service in a Dec. 31 news release.

But they failed and fled the scene in a dark sedan and a truck.

The man reported the incident to Calgary police after getting back to the city.

Any witnesses or anyone with relevant information, photos or video is asked to contact Calgary police at 403-266-1234 or Banff RCMP at 403-763-6600. People can also submit tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers by phoning 1-800-222-8477, or through the P3 Tips app or the calgarycrimestoppers.org website.