HRP responded to a suspicious circumstance that occurred today

Halifax Regional Police responded to a suspicious circumstance that occurred at approx. 1310hrs today. A 13 yr old female walking her dog was approached by a male in a vehicle at the corner of Novalea Dr and Sebastian Place. The male asked her if she knew where a certain street was and then asked her to get in the vehicle to show him where it was. The female immediately ran home and told her mother who then reported to police right away. The description of the male driver is a black male in his 50’s, large build, short curly hair wearing dark rimmed glasses (not sunglasses), a black coat and blue shirt. The vehicle was described as a black van with rear tinted windows. The area was checked by police but were unable to locate suspect and vehicle. Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed this incident or have any information that may assist investigators to contact Halifax Regional Police at (902) 490-5016 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

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Source: Media Release