Mounties are investigating a report of a man following a child home from school in West Âé¶čAV, just one day after a similar incident in Âé¶čAV.
On Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 5, a 12-year-old girl was walking home from school by herself near the Country Pines Way area. She noticed a van travelling behind her at a slow pace, became concerned, and ran home.
Following this, West Âé¶čAV RCMP is urging the public to be vigilant.
The van was large, white in colour and the driver is described as a middle-aged man with a round face and greying brown hair.
âWe are actively investigating this incident,â stated Staff Sergeant Duncan Dixon of the West Âé¶čAV RCMP. âThe intentions of the driver are not known, but we are cautioning the public to be vigilant.â
This is the second time in the past week such an incident has been reported.
On Monday, a 10-year-old girl walking home from school in Rutland was offered a ride by a stranger in a black minivan.
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Those with information on either incident are urged to come forward. The West Âé¶čAV RCMP can be reached at 250-768-2880 and the Âé¶čAV RCMP at 250-762-3300. You can also remain completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or by leaving a tip online at
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