A 46-year-old man has been apprehended after approaching two teenagers in the 4300 block of Red Mountain Road, in Rossland, just after 5pm on Saturday, May 31.
The teenager recounted the man, who had had face covered, was driving a silver 2010 Acura MDX SUV when he allegedly stopped and asked them to enter his vehicle.
The man said he wanted their phone numbers and to play video games with them at his residence.
The teenagers rebuffed the man’s unsolicited invitation who then left the scene, they then recounted the story to a parent who contacted the Trail RCMP.
The man was described as Caucasian, approximately 50-years-old with grey hair. He was wearing sunglasses, a baseball hat, and a colourful bandana over his face.
Police obtained video surveillance footage of the man and his vehicle and were able to locate them while on patrol.
The officer detained the man and his vehicle roadside.
After investigating, the officer apprehended the man under the Mental Health Act and took him to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital for a medical assessment.
The matter remains under investigation.
“Trail RCMP wants the public to be aware of this incident and to contact the police immediately if it occurs again,” said Sgt. Mike Wicentowich.
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