Chatham-Kent Police cruiser (Photo by Allanah Wills)Chatham-Kent Police cruiser (Photo by Allanah Wills)
Chatham

Suspicious man offers ride to teen girl

Chatham-Kent police are appealing to the public for tips as they try to track down a suspicious man who approached a 17-year-old girl in Chatham.

Police said shortly after 1 p.m. Friday, a man driving a silver four-door car with dark tinted windows drove up to the girl while she was walking on McNaughton Avenue near Cedarwoods Crescent, rolled down his window, and asked if she wanted a ride.

The teen said no and the man drove away.

Police said the man was last seen wearing dark square-shaped sunglasses and is believed to be approximately 30-40 years old.

Anyone with information regarding this vehicle or identity of the man is asked to contact Constable Rachele Marineau at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 ext. 87336. Anonymous callers can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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