Police investigating suspicious incident near Mount Pearl school

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary are investigating a report of a suspicious event near Newtown Elementary, located on Jackman Drive in Mount Pearl.

At 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, the RNC responded to a report of suspicious activity near the school where police say two adult males occupying a white van had engaged in communication with students from the school at lunchtime, potentially attempting to lure the children to the vehicle.

The males were believed to be adults, ranging in age from 30’s to 40’s, wearing dark clothing.

The investigation into this event is active, and investigators are seeking anyone with any related information or video footage in the area. The RNC urges the community to report any suspicious activity.