(MAPLETON TOWNSHIP, ON) – On April 8, 2014 at approximately 9:19 p.m. officers from the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) were contacted by a concerned parent regarding their child being approached by an unknown male while waiting for her school bus earlier that morning.
Investigation revealed that at approximately 8:00 a.m. a seven year old girl was standing by her mailbox at the end of her laneway waiting for the school bus on Concession 8 in Mapleton Township. As the girl waited, a dark coloured car pulled up to her location and the lone male occupant rolled the window down halfway. As the girl ran back towards her residence she could hear him speaking to her, however was unsure what was said. By the time family members looked outside, the vehicle was gone and was last seen travelling on Concession 8 towards Moorefield.
The vehicle is described as a four door black car, possibly a newer model.
The driver is described as middle aged male, possibly 50 years old, short black hair with a moustache.
The Wellington County OPP is continuing with their investigation and if you have any information regarding this incident you are asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.