North Vancouver RCMP are looking for witnesses after a suspicious man apparently bribed kids with juice in an attempt to get them in his truck on April 6.
It happened between 2:30 and 3 pm in the Keith Lynn neighbourhood, says a statement from RCMP.
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“Three nine-year-old youths were playing at Michael Park, located at the corner of Drayton Street and E. 11th Street, in North Vancouver, when they were approached by a suspicious man,” it says.
“The man, who was in a green truck with a canopy, invited the youths to get into his vehicle to have some juice.”
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Fortunately, the kids sensed the situation was unsafe and ran home to tell their parents what happened.
In their statement, police described the vehicle as a newer, green pickup with a canopy, possibly a Ford.
We’re looking for witnesses to a suspicious incident. Apr. 6 between 1:30-2:00, three 9-year-olds were playing at Michael Park, at the corner of Drayton St. & E. 11th St., in #NorthVan, when they were approached by a suspicious man. See release for more: https://t.co/RmuuxIRQfz pic.twitter.com/ERwamzAYrM
— North Vancouver RCMP (@nvanrcmp) April 7, 2022
The suspicious male is described as Caucasian with curly, grey, medium-length hair. He is between the age of 40 and 50 and was last seen wearing a grey t-shirt and mirrored sunglasses.
Police say he also has an accent, “possibly Spanish.”
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Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact North Vancouver RCMP.
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