NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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On March 7, 2019 at approximately 8:30 a.m., uniform officers from the 2 District Niagara Falls office of the Niagara Regional Police responded to Father Hennepin Catholic School on Churchill Street in Niagara Falls. Officers attended for a report of a suspicious man.
Investigating officers learned that at approximately 8:15 a.m. on today's date, a 10-year-old girl was walking to school near the corner of Hawkins Street and Drummond Road. The girl was approached by a man in an older black four-door compact car. The man spoke with the girl briefly. The girl became scared as a result of the conversation and fled to a nearby residence.
The girl did not suffer any physical injuries as a result of the interaction.
At this point in the investigation, there has been no evidence to support that a criminal offence occurred. Detectives are attempting to identify and speak to the man involved to determine his intentions.
Description:
• English speaking (no discernible accent)
• Caucasian
• 23-25 years old
• Red baseball hat
• White sweater or jacket
• Dark brown hair
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, ext. 9427.
Information on crimes can also be submitted anonymously using Crime Stoppers of Niagara.
To leave an anonymous tip, please contact Crime Stoppers via:
Telephone - 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
Online - www.niagaratips.ca
Crime Stoppers guarantees that you will remain anonymous through any of the methods offered to provide tips. You may also be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000 if the information leads to an arrest.
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