Update: Person of interest located

March 5, 2021
Springhill, Nova Scotia

News release

Update: The man who offered two teens a ride in Springhill on March 2 has been identified and it was determined that there was no criminality.

Thank you to the public for the tips and shares on social media.

File #: 2021-286908.

Springhill RCMP is asking for public help to identify a man who offered a ride to a pair of youth in Springhill.

On March 2 at approximately 11:25 a.m., two female teenagers were walking on Morris St. when they were approached by a man in a newer white van, who was the lone occupant of the vehicle. The man offered the pair a ride and said he lived "just up the street". The teens declined and the man drove away without incident.

The man is described as older with white hair and the start of a scruffy, white beard.

The RCMP would like to speak with the man involved. Anyone with information about him or anyone who witnessed this is asked to contact Springhill RCMP at 902-597-3349 or 1-800-803-RCMP (7267). Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

File #: 2021-286908

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Contact information

Cpl. Mark Skinner
Public Information Officer
Nova Scotia RCMP
Cell : (902)222-0154
mark.skinner@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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