STEPHENVILLE, N.L. — STEPHENVILLE
Bay St. George RCMP are investigating a report on Wednesday, July 31 of a young female being approached by a man driving a vehicle on Hillview Avenue in Stephenville.
In a prepared release, police said it is alleged the vehicle pulled over beside her and the driver asked her to get into his vehicle. The female did not know the driver and refused to get in the car.
The driver is described as a man in his 40s with a bald head and the vehicle was described as a blue car, believed to be a Honda, with stickers on the front windshield.
Officers immediately patrolled the area but were unable to locate the vehicle. With warmer weather and increased pedestrians, police remind the public not to accept rides from strangers.
If you have any information about this incident, contact Bay St. George RCMP at (709) 643-2118. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (TIPS is 8477), by Secure Web Tips at www.nlcrimestoppers.com, or by downloading the free and secure mobile app.
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