Suspicious male approaching young girls in the area of Moodie Drive and Richmond Road.
On September 20th, a male driving a black car approached a 12yr old girl asking if she wanted chocolate bar. The suspect proceeded to expose himself to her.
On September 25th, two 10-year-old girls were approached by a male driving a black car. He stated ‘hi’ and continued to follow them in his vehicle to their housing complex.
The suspect is described as a white male in his thirties or forties with short dark hair, possibly wearing glasses.
The vehicle is described as a black, mid size 4 door car.
The Ottawa Police is reminding parents to frequently review safety tips for children.
Parents should teach kids what to do when approached by a stranger and if possible, avoiding walking alone.
However, the following tips are offered to children walking alone:
* Ensure a family member or caregiver knows your route and arrival time;
* Do not talk to strangers;
* Do not accept rides from strangers;
* If an unknown adult is seeking your attention, do not approach them or the vehicle;
* If being followed, go to a public place, a known residence or shout for help.
If you have information about the identity of the suspect, or any other criminal activity call Crime Stoppers at 613-233-TIPS (8477), toll free at 1-800-222-8477. You can also visit our website www.crimestoppers.ca. You can follow us on facebook, youtube and twitter. Remember Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, we will not record your call and you are not required to testify in court. If your information leads to an arrest or a charge, you could qualify for a cash reward of up to $2000.
