Hamilton Police investigate man approaching children near school

Residents are warned of a suspicious circumstance involving a man approaching children near WH Ballard Public Elementary School in Hamilton.

A man was reportedly asking children if they wanted a ride to go get ice cream.

Hamilton Police say officers went to the elementary school located at 801 Dunsmore Rd. at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Thursday.

The male suspect is described as being approximately 60-years-old with a short, stocky build, grey-white hair, and a beard, wearing a black t-shirt.

The suspect was driving a grey/silver Honda Ridgeline with dark tinted windows.

Detectives are asking residents and businesses in the area to review their security cameras between the hours of 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m., for any suspicious activity and contact police.

Motorists driving in the area at that time with dash cam footage are also asked to contact investigators.

Anyone with information that could assist police with the investigation are asked to contact the Division Two Criminal Investigations Branch at 905-546-2933.