On November 7, 2013 at 5:15 p.m., a 13-year-old girl was walking southbound on Fourth Line in the area of Glen Valley Road, Oakville and observed a vehicle parked on the east side of Fourth Line facing in a northerly direction. As she approached the vehicle a man emerged from the car and engaged her in conversation. The man offered repeatedly to drive her home and she declined his offers. The girl proceeded home and last observed the man standing at the corner of Fourth Line and Glen Valley Road.
The man is described as white, 5’8", 50 years of age, very short salt and pepper hair with a salt and pepper goatee. He had a muscular build with broad shoulders, large nose and was wearing a black winter coat and black pants. The man’s vehicle was described as a red or burgundy ‘Smart’ car.
Investigators are uncertain about the intentions of this unknown male and would like to speak with him.
Anyone with information that would assist in identifying the individual in this incident is asked to contact the Oakville Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905 825-4747 x2260, Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222-TIPS(8477), through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com or by texting ‘Tip201’ with your message to 274637(crimes).
The Halton Regional Police encourage parents and caregivers to discuss personal safety with their children:
The man is described as white, 5’8", 50 years of age, very short salt and pepper hair with a salt and pepper goatee. He had a muscular build with broad shoulders, large nose and was wearing a black winter coat and black pants. The man’s vehicle was described as a red or burgundy ‘Smart’ car.
Investigators are uncertain about the intentions of this unknown male and would like to speak with him.
Anyone with information that would assist in identifying the individual in this incident is asked to contact the Oakville Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905 825-4747 x2260, Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222-TIPS(8477), through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com or by texting ‘Tip201’ with your message to 274637(crimes).
The Halton Regional Police encourage parents and caregivers to discuss personal safety with their children:
- Play safe and play together
- DO NOT play in remote areas of parks or take shortcuts through wooded areas
- DO NOT loiter on the way to or from school
- DO NOT go anywhere with a stranger and do not accept rides for any reason
- Advise an adult of any suspicious strangers right away
- Always notify your parents where you are and where you are going
Please review with teenagers the importance of:
- Never accepting rides from strangers.
- Walking to and from school with friends when possible, and not taking shortcuts through remote areas if alone.
- Notifying your parents where you are and where you are going, especially if it is a change in routine.
