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OPP increase school patrols after suspicious person report

The Ontario Provincial Police are investigating two separate incidents, one in Brighton and one in Bridgenorth involving a person, elderly in appearance who offered rides to children in both areas.

The subject’s appearance is described as an older person, possibly female, with a very wrinkly face, shoulder length wavy white hair, glasses or sunglasses and a deep almost masculine voice. The subject was operating a light coloured automobile.

Police are continuing to investigate these incidents and patrols in the area of schools have been stepped up.

Anyone with information in regard to this crime or any other is requested to contact: Peterborough County OPP at 705-742-0401 (night line 1-888-310-1122) or to remain anonymous contact Peterborough Northumberland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477).

Police recommend that parents remind their children:

• Never talk, accept rides or gifts from strangers;

• Don’t help a stranger look for a missing dog;

• Always be suspicious and don’t assume everyone is trustworthy;

• Never leave with anyone other than their parent or someone their parent has approved;

• To scream for help as loud as possible if they feel threatened and run to the safety of a store or office.

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