NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH POLICE SERVICE
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On March 26, 2020 just before 12:34 p.m., a 12-year-old boy was out front of his residence located near the intersection of Dublin Street North and Paisley Street in the City of Guelph when an older model dirty black pickup truck stopped beside him. The male driver, who was the lone occupant of the vehicle, asked where Essex Street is and when the boy responded that he didn’t know, the male asked the boy to get in the vehicle. The boy ran inside his residence, told his father and the Guelph Police Service was notified. The vehicle was last seen near the intersection of Dublin Street North and London Road West.
Officers attended the scene but were unable to locate the male or the vehicle.
The male is described:
• Caucasian
• 30 years old
• Short grey hair
• No facial hair
• No accent
• No visible tattoos or piercings
• Wearing a dark shirt, possibly a sweater
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Constable Melanie Dewar at 519-824-1212 ext. 7522, email her at [email protected], leave an anonymous tip at Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online.
The Guelph Police Service would like to remind the public about the importance of speaking with your children in regards to safety planning for emergency situations and being cautious when approached by people they don’t know.
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