Comox Valley RCMP is asking for help identifying a man who approached a student in a clown costume.
On Thursday this week at 2:35 p.m., the student was walking home from school on 16th Street between Grieve Avenue and McPhee Avenue when a man approached her, offering her a ride and candy.
After getting a report on the incident, officers arrived to the area immediately, conducting neighbourhood inquiries and canvassing for witnesses or surveillance footage.
Officers say the man was described to be tall, with shaggy brown hair, possibly with bright green streaks near the top or center, hanging around his face. He also had blue eyes, a slight belly, was wearing black shoes, brightly-coloured clothing, a black clown nose, and his face painted with light white makeup.
Constable Monika Terragni says the man would have likely stood out in any setting.
“Even if you saw someone matching this description outside of the immediate area where the incident occurred, before or after, it could still be relevant to our investigation,” said Terragni.
“Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any information, including his identity or surveillance footage.”
She says this incident is a reminder to talk to your children about personal safety and being cautious around strangers.
Police say if you have information, surveillance video, cellphone footage, or dashcam recordings of this incident, call Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321.
