Squamish RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating any witnesses who may have been in the area of Clark Drive and Highway 99 on Thursday September 28th, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. to assist in a suspicious person investigation. Squamish RCMP were called to the area to investigate a report of a suspicious male who had allegedly approached a 10 year old girl, on a trail at the end of Clark Drive.
Police have learned that the girl was walking on the trail from Clark Drive beside Highway 99 when a man appeared from the bushes and is believed to have approached the girl. “The intentions of the man have yet to be determined, but investigators are looking to identify any witness in order to further the investigation” stated Corporal BANKS. “The girl was very brave, she yelled and ran away to find a trusted adult, she reacted exactly as she should have,” added Corporal Banks.
The RCMP are looking for any witnesses to the incident as well as to identify two girls, who may have been in the area at the same time. The man has not been located yet, his description is as follows:
- light skinned male
- Grey hair
- Black pants and no shirt
- Possible tattoos on his arm and neck
- Cuts on his upper body
Anyone with any information are asked to contact the Squamish RCMP at 604-892-6100 or to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.crimestoppers.net.
David Lassmann says
This incident seems pretty innocuous but reminds us how important it is to teach chidren to not go alone into remote places. Judth Howie was 12 years old when she failed to make it home from the Mamquam Elementary School. If the man in this story was like Byron Blue her family would now be in mourning.