UPDATE: Oliver RCMP say the man in Wednesday’s incident has been identified after he came forward and spoke to police.
Police originally called the incident suspicious, stating that a man in a grey, four-door car stopped his vehicle along Harmony Crescent and asked three young children if they’d like to see his puppy.
On Thursday morning, police said they were satisfied through discussions with all involved that the man’s intentions were not criminal in nature.
“Oliver RCMP would like to thank the man for his courage to come forward and help set the minds of parents in the community at ease,” said Sgt. Jason Bayda.
“RCMP also wish to commend the children for their courage to do the right thing and the complainant for reporting the circumstances to police.”
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Police in the South Okanagan say they are investigating a suspicious incident involving a man and three children waiting for a school bus.
Oliver RCMP say the incident happened Wednesday morning, with the man stopping his car along Harmony Crescent, then asking the children if they’d like to see his puppy.
According to police, a parent who was watching the children then yelled at the kids, with the man then driving away.
The car is described as grey with four doors, and possibly from the 2000 model year.
The man is described as approximately 50 years old with grey hair.
“Although the matter may have been innocent, out of an abundance of caution we would recommend parents speak to their children about stranger danger’ and provide them avenues of who they can go to if they ever feel scared or threatened,” said Sgt. Jason Bayda.
Oliver RCMP say they are canvassing the neighbourhood and would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this man and vehicle, or have video surveillance of the incident.
Police say they’d also like to speak to the man.