Bonnyville RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an unknown male who approached three young children aged 10 to 11 years old.

The incident happened on Monday on their way home from school at approximately 3:40pm in the area between 43rd Ave and 47th Ave in Bonnyville.

The children reported walking home from Dr. Brosseau school, when an unfamiliar black truck stopped to allow them to cross the street, police said.

Once the three were across the street, the unknown male passenger in the truck began calling out to them, police said.

The three ignored him, continuing to walk home.

The unknown male exited the truck and continued to call out to the three children.

The children then ran home, alerting their mother, who then called the RCMP to report the incident.

The male is described as approximately 5’10, with shoulder-length brown hair, no facial hair, wearing a black or grey ball cap, a light pink hooded sweater, and blue or black jeans.

The vehicle is described as a black truck with a loud engine.

The driver of the vehicle was not seen.

Bonnyville RCMP reminds parents to caution youth walking to and from school to remain aware of their surroundings and to avoid contact with strangers.

If anyone has information regarding this incident, they are asked to contact Bonnyville RCMP at 780-343-7200 or their local police service.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1­-800-­222­ 8477, online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Google Play or the Apple App Store.