Police respond to suspicious male near Westside school
September 21, 2007

Kelowna, BC: RCMP responded to a complaint at the Shannon Lake Elementary School this morning, at around 10:00am after some students observed a suspicious male on the school property. Police were advised by school staff that some students, while outside on a break, observed a man on the school grounds. This man did not say anything to the children, however the children felt the need to advise their teacher of the encounter. Patrols were made by the RCMP, however this man was not located.

The investigator then received a second call from the staff at Shannon Lake Elementary School advising that they believe the same man had returned to the school grounds around 12:00pm and was observed in the parking lot by staff. Police have since made further patrols of the area, however the man has not been located. It is important to clarify that there has been no report of any criminal activity in reference to this individual.

The Kelowna RCMP encourage parents, teachers and children alike, to continue reporting suspicious activity in and around our schools. Police feel that this is a good opportunity for parents to remind their children of the significance of stranger awareness.