A man from Clearview Township has been charged with criminal harassment after allegedly approaching a group of young girls at a park in Angus, Ont.
Nottawasaga OPP say on Thursday, at around 5:30 p.m., an unknown man driving a black Chevrolet sedan with a fin and a loud muffler approached a group of 12-year-old girls who were playing at a park on Greenwood Drive.
Officers say the man allegedly engaged the young girls in conversation, asking them to come with him in exchange for money.
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Police say the girls declined and left the area.
Officers say the girls told a parent who notified police immediately.
According to police, a few minutes later, the complainant saw the man return to the park and allegedly approach a second group of young girls.
Police say the complainant called police to provide officers with an update.
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According to police, officers arrived on scene and identified and arrested the suspect.
Police say 31-year-old Anthony Holtorf has been charged with two counts of criminal harassment, two counts of attempted sexual assault of a female under the age of 16 and two counts of attempted abduction of a person under the age of 16.
Police say Holtorf was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Bradford at a later date.
According to police, the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact officers at 705-434-1939 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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