The Port Moody Police Department has issued a warning to residents "out of an abundance of caution" after a female youth was approached by a suspicious man in the Glenayre Drive neighbourhood.
The incident occurred last Thursday, when the man stopped his vehicle and attempted to speak with the youth when she was walking her dog. Police said the young person did not engage with the male and immediately returned home to call the police.
"We are issuing this advisory out of an abundance of caution and praise the youth for taking note of the vehicle and man's descriptions and for actively leaving a situation they did not feel comfortable with," said Port Moody Police Department Sgt. Brad Sheridan. "We have received no further complaints in relation to this matter and believe it is an isolated incident."
The male is described as Caucasian between 50 and 60 years old with grey, messy hair and facial stubble. He was wearing a bright red sweater and was driving a newer model grey four-door Mazda car.
The Glenayre Drive Elementary School Parent Advisory Council also tweeted out a warning to residents in the area last week. In the tweet, the PAC said the man asked the young person if she wanted money from him.
Police said they would like to speak to the driver. Anyone with any information is asked to call 604-461-3456.
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