Police in North Vancouver are looking for witnesses after a child reported being approached by a stranger driving a truck.
The Mounties say it happened early afternoon near West 13th Street and Mahon Avenue as a 10-year-old boy was walking along the street.
They say a white truck drove by the boy before its passenger asked the child if he wanted candy.
The child ran away and told his parents and police are asking anyone with information to contact them
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152 Street between 72 Avenue and 68 Avenue has been closed in both directions to all traffic. Police are requesting people plan ahead, avoid the area and use alternate routes. It is unknown how long the closures will remain in effect.
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