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Crime Files - CF20100128
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> Crime Files > CF20100128
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The Greater Sudbury Police Service is currently investigating a suspicious vehicle complaint from January 28th 2010, at approximately 3:00 p.m. The driver, of what is described as a “small black SUV or Crossover-type vehicle”, stopped and spoke with a 12-year old as he was walking home from school, in the area of Brenda St. in Sudbury. When the boy advised he was almost home, the vehicle drove off – the boy continued walking to his house and advised family members. Officers were dispatched, attended the area though the suspect vehicle was not located.
Driver Description: Sex: Male Race: Caucasian Age: 30 - 40 years old Clothing: Baseball cap & Sunglasses Other Features: No facial hair
The vehicle can only be described as a small black SUV or Crossover-type vehicle. The motive is not known at this time and the investigation is ongoing.
Investigators from the Criminal Investigations Division are interested in speaking with the driver of the vehicle in question to determine his reasons for approaching and speaking with the youngster.
Anyone with information is asked to call police or Crime Stoppers at 222-TIPS.
Preventative tips:
* Children should never approach a vehicle they do not recognize or engage in conversation with someone they do not know.
* If a child feels threatened in this kind of situation, they should scream and yell in order to get the attention of people nearby.
* Parents should discuss “Safe areas” with their children – these would include places situated between the child’s school and residence, and where the youngster will feel comfortable attending in the event he / she is too far from home.
* Whenever possible, youngsters should walk with friends when going to school and back.
If you have any information about this or any serious crime, please call Crime Stoppers. If your tip leads to an arrest or recovery of property or narcotics
you may be eligible for a cash reward. You will never have to give your name or testify in court and Crime Stoppers doesn’t have call display or call trace. Call Crime Stoppers locally at
222-TIPS (8477) or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS
or
or
Text TIPSUD and your message to CRIMES (274637)
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