Stranger in car allegedly follows school children

Hamilton police child abuse unit detectives are investigating after two elementary school-aged children were allegedly followed by a stranger in a car Wednesday.

“At this point in the investigation it would appear a male in a blue car followed the two children. It is unknown at this time if an assault took place,” police said Thursday.

The incident happened in the area of Parkdale and Melvin avenues after school, police said. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Det. Sara Beck at 905-546-3856. To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.