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Police investigate report of suspicious person in Hespeler

Police say it appeared a man was following two youths in the area of Scott Road and Guelph Avenue
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Waterloo Regional Police are investigating after it appeared a man was following two youths in a Hespeler neighbourhood.

It happened as the two females were walking in the area of Scott Road and Guelph Avenue just before 5 p.m. Saturday.

“Another pedestrian intervened, and the unknown male left the area and was last seen walking south on Memory Lane,” police said in a news release.

No one was physically injured.

The man is described as Asian, in his 40s and around 5’8” with a slim build.

He had been wearing a dark grey hooded jacket, light khaki pants and white running shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 2299. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.