Mounties are investigating after a man allegedly made “reprehensible” racial comments to a child in a BC grocery store.
Surrey RCMP said it happened in the Newton area of the city on April 11.
The child was allegedly approached by the man – a stranger – while with family.
Police said they have identified the man and are familiar with him.
They are now trying to gather more evidence, including from witnesses and security footage.
“This incident was understandably upsetting for the child and their family and we have engaged Victim Services,” said Superintendent Manly Burleigh.
“Comments like the ones directed at this child are reprehensible, unacceptable and will not be tolerated in our community.”
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502.
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