UPDATE: The owner of the white Hyundai SUV has identified himself to police and provided a reasonable explanation for his presence near the skate park. The investigation is continuing. We appreciate the public's assistance in this matter. The individual has been identified and no further assistance by the public is required.
Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP is warning the public of suspicious activity involving a man operating a white Hyundai SUV in the area of the skate park on Military Road in Botwood, following two recent reports.
On October 4, police received a report stating that a man driving a white Hyundai SUV was at the skate park speaking inappropriately to a number of youth on October 3. The man was described as being in his 30s with dark colored hair.
On the evening of October 5, police received a report of a man in a vehicle matching that same description at the skate park. The man, who was allegedly taking pictures of children at the park, was confronted by some teenagers about his actions and the man then left the skate park. The SUV in this incident was noted as having a tinted licence plate cover.
Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP is conducting patrols of the skate park. Anyone who observes a vehicle matching this description in the area of the Botwood skate park is asked to contact police at 709-489-2121.