Suspicious Man in Grey Minivan in Selkirk

0:00Victoria police are urging caution after a suspicious encounter with a young girl in the Selkirk neighborhood. A man driving a gray minivan pulled up near her, offered a ride, and trailed her briefly before speeding away. The driver was in his 50s, and the incident unfolded in the 900 block of Selkirk right by the gorge waterway between Arcadia Street and Telecom Road. Police released the details to alert families in the area. Investigators and residents are on edge, as these kinds of approaches raise real safety concerns for kids walking alone. It's a timely reminder to talk with children about stranger danger. No suspect is in custody yet, but investigators are piecing together the timeline from that short pursuit. They're hopeful for quick leads. Anyone with dashed cam footage, or who saw something around there, should reach out to Victoria police at 250-995-76. 54. Extension 1. Keeping eyes open helps everyone stay safer. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to Canada News today.

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