Police look for man who approached Stayner child

by Trina Berlo | Jun 12, 2026 | News

An OPP forensic artist has created a composite sketch of the suspect.

Police are looking a man who is believed to have approached a child in Stayner on May 28, inviting them to the park.

Huronia West OPP said the incident happened on Brock Street between 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. The man approached a child in their yard and engaged in conversation, during which, he invited the child to go to the park with him and advised the child not tell anyone about the request.

The suspect is described as a tall white man, in his 40s, with dark hair and wearing a ballcap and sunglasses.

Anyone with information, or who may have witnessed the incident, or

who has video or dash cam footage that could assist the investigation, is asked to contact 1-888-310-1122 and reference incident number E260730891. To remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.OntarioCrimeStoppers.ca.

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