Boy frightened by incident involving man in pickup truck
RCMP in Kelowna are investigating what they call a concerning incident involving a young boy.
Mounties say a concerned parent contacted them about the incident involving their child on Thursday (Sept. 17) at approximately 3:45 p.m.
“A 11-year-old boy was walking home from school when a black four door pickup truck pulled up along side him as he crossed the intersection of Monterey Road and Springfield Road in Kelowna,” stated an RCMP news release. “The rear male passenger allegedly reached out an open window and grabbed the boy’s backpack, pulling him towards the truck. The boy managed to escape and ran home without further incident.”
It is believed there were three occupants of the vehicle.
The man who allegedly grabbed the child was described as:
- male
- approximately 60-years-old
- wearing a red bandana
- white goatee
Since the RCMP was notified of the incident, interviews have been conducted, the area has been canvassed and investigators have been working to identify those involved.
“At this time we don’t know the motivation or intention behind this incident,” said Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy of the Kelowna RCMP. “The victim was extremely frightened by the events and we are appealing to the occupants of the vehicle, or anyone with information to come forward immediately and speak with us.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300. Or remain completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by leaving a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net