A man, driving a white, 15-passenger van with cardboard in one rear window, approached a nine-year-old boy at approximately 8 p.m. Monday in North Battleford, according to Battlefords RCMP.
The man is described as older and of First Nation descent. Police say no further information was obtained.
This information is being shared with the public in hopes of obtaining further information in relation to this van.
Monday, April 11, a similar incident was reported to RCMP in the Cando area and the vehicle in that situation was reported as a white pick up truck.
RCMP are reminding parents to talk to their children about the inherent dangers of speaking with strangers. They are asking parents to reinforce appropriate safety precautions and plans with their children. Travelling with an adult or a friend is always best as well as advising a parent or guardian of their destination and return time, police say.
Incidents of suspicious persons and activity should be reported to the RCMP.
Anyone with information regarding this or any other crime is urged to contact Battlefords RCMP Detachment at 306-446-1720 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a tip via their website: http://saskcrimestoppers.com/ or text in a tip: TIP206 + your tip to CRIMES (274637).
