The Merritt RCMP has located the white panel van and identified two occupants, after it was alleged the driver and passenger attempted to lure children into the vehicle.
A press release by the RCMP originally stated that on October 25, 2022, shortly after 6:00pm, a white panel van with a ladder fixed to the roof pulled into the parking lot of 7/11 on Nicola Avenue in Merritt. According to reports, two male occupants inside the work vehicle attempted to lure two young girls to the van. The girls refused and left the scene safely. The van and suspects were identified on October 26, 2022, according to Sgt. Josh Roda.
The van in question is seen driving out of Petro Canada (7/11) gas pumps. The van and its occupants have now been identified. Photo/Merritt RCMP
Roda added that the RCMP is urging parents to speak with their children about practicing safety when out in the community and interacting with strangers.
