**** HRP Media Release
Police investigate suspicious circumstances in Dartmouth last week
Police are investigating two incidents of suspicious circumstances that occurred in Dartmouth last week.
On June 4 police received two reports of suspicious circumstances that had occurred in two different neighborhoods involving a vehicle with a similar description.
On June 2 at approximately 1 p.m. a white Hyundai Elantra with tinted windows was seen on Barry Allen Drive. The driver appeared to be looking at children playing in the area. When a woman moved toward the vehicle, it quickly left the area.
On June 3 at approximately 8:30 p.m. a vehicle followed a 12-year-old child who was riding a bike in the area of Everette and Franklyn streets. The vehicle was seen turning onto Pleasant Street and left the area in an unknown direction of travel. The vehicle was described as a newer model white four-door car, possibly a Hyundai Elantra, with tinted windows. The vehicle was being driven by a man described as being white and heavyset.
Investigators are looking to speak with the man in the vehicle or anyone who may have information in relation to these incidents. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.
