Officers received a report that around 4pm a middle grade elementary student was waiting at the front of his home for a ride by a family members when an unfamiliar vehicle pulled up and the passenger asked the child if he was hitchhiking and needed a ride.
The child wisely declined and it continued westbound on Victoria Avenue before it turned around and drove eastbound out of the area.
The vehicle of interest is described as a blue SUV or a large car with four doors.
Passenger is described as a white male, slim to medium build with several tattoos on his arms. A description of the driver was not obtained.
Police encourage parents to regularly engage in personal safety conversations with their children. Tips and resources can be found at opp.ca or at the Canadian Centre for Child Protection at protectchildren.ca
Investigators would like to speak with the occupants of this vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 519-482-1677.