The Stratford Police Service is looking for assistance from the public to identify a suspicious person from an incident that occurred on the morning of either September 2nd or September 3rd, 2025, between 8:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
On September 8, 2025, the Stratford Police Service was notified of a suspicious male who stopped at the school bus stop near the intersection of Orr Street and McCarthy Road, in the City of Stratford, and offered a 13-year-old female student a ride.
The offer for a ride was declined and there was no further interaction with the unknown male.
The male was described as East Indian descent, middle aged, and operating a dark-coloured vehicle. The male was believed to be alone in the vehicle at the time of the incident.
Anyone who has information regarding this male is requested to contact the Stratford Police at 519-271-4141.
Parents are encouraged to speak with their children about the danger of accepting rides, and any other items, from strangers. Anyone who has experienced a similar incident is also encouraged to contact the Stratford Police.
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