RCMP in Bay Roberts are investigating a report of an unknown driver approaching a child Wednesday night on Pickett’s Road in Bay Roberts.

Police received a report from a parent indicating that their child had been approached while walking along the road.

The man, who was unknown to the child, was believed to be driving a large white van, similar in style to a Ford Econoline. The man asked the girl to get into the vehicle and attempted to coerce her with offers of ice cream.

The man is described as having dark eyes, a brown and white beard, large nose, round glasses and short dark hair that comes down over his forehead. The Caucasian man is believed to be in his 40s or 50s.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bay Roberts RCMP or Crime Stoppers.