Suspicious man offered kid candy or ice cream in Orleans area

By Mike Vlasveld

The Ottawa Police Service says it is investigating the suspicious actions of a man in the Orleans area.

A 10-year-old boy was approached by a man, at about 3 p.m. on September 24, in the area of Scala Avenue and Portobello Boulevard. 

The man was driving a black sedan and asked the child if he wanted candy or ice cream.  

The child ran away.

The driver is described as a black or dark-skinned, English speaking man, between 20 or 30 years old.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Ottawa Police Criminal Investigation Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 3566. 

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa Police app.

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