NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE SERVICE
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INNISFIL - South Simcoe Police Service were notified of a suspicious male who had asked a child if he wanted a ride home. The incident occurred at Sunnybrae Public School around 3:45 pm on Thursday Feb. 22. The child wisely said no and the male left without incident.
The suspect is described as male, 30-50 years of age, 6 feet tall with reddish hair and beard and wearing dark glasses. The vehicle involved is described as an older van, light grey in colour.
The Simcoe County District School Board and the administration at Sunnybrae P.S. are working alongside the police to gather information regarding this incident. A continued effort will be made by both the South Simcoe Police and Sunnybrae P.S. to ensure the students are aware of how to deal with matters such as this through open discussion and teaching.
South Simcoe Police continue to look into this matter.
Any parents who may have been in the area of the school at that time are asked to contact Detective Giordano at 705-436-2141 ext 1043
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