Prince George, B.C. – RCMP in Prince George are very concerned about an incident that occurred  yesterday  involving a 7 year old child.

According to police, around 3 yesterday afternoon,  a man  in a  red van  pulled up to a group of children  near the corner of Meyer and Bellamy Road and gave a 7 year old  what  he described as “a piece of chalk”.  It turns out the item was actually a firework.

The RCMP are very concerned by this incident  and would like to speak to the man  involved.  Mounties say the potential  for harm to the child is “deeply concerning”.

The man is described as:

• Caucasian male
• 40 to 50 years old
• Grey beard

If you have any information about this incident or the person involved, please contact the Prince George RCMP at (250)561-3300 or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1(800)222-8477,