Okotoks RCMP are investigating a complaint about a suspicious person.

On July 22 police say they received a call about a male in his 40s who approached two children near the playground in the area of Cimarron Close.

He asked the children about the game they were playing, then appeared to be frightened away when another adult arrived at the park with a dog.

The man is described as being around 5'10" to 5'11" with a heavy build, brown/grey beard, and medium length black hair with grey patches.

RCMP say he left the playground in a red truck that appeared to be a 1990s model that had black paint on the bottom of the body with chipped paint all over.

Okotoks RCMP are reminding parents to be aware of their children's whereabouts and create a safety plan for if they're approached by strangers.

Anyone with information is asked to call Okotoks RCMP at (403) 995-6400 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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