Campbell River RCMP are investigating a suspicious incident of a man approaching a young boy who was walking to school.
A young boy was walking along a path and was approached by a man described as approximately 5-foot-8, in his mid 20s wearing a flat-brimmed ball cap, a dark hoodie sweatshirt and sweatpants.
The man told the youth, “Come with me” but the boy fled the area, Campbell River RCMP said in a press release. There was a dark-coloured van or SUV in the area that has been described as being larger than a minivan. No make, model or licence plate were obtained. The investigation is ongoing.
The incident occurred Friday at about 8:15 a.m. near Martin Drive in Willow Point.
Police are requesting any witnesses to this event or any other suspicious incidents to contact the Campbell River RCMP 250-286-6221 or Campbell River Crime Stoppers.
Police are also reminding all parents to take this opportunity to review safety procedures with their children in regards to dealing with strangers and what to do when approached by strangers.