Crime & Safety

Waterford Police Release Pic of Man Suspected in Playground Incident

Police released this image of a man they suspect reportedly approached children on a Waterford school playground, questioned them about the local schools and claimed to be a doctor.

The Waterford Police Department released a photo of the man suspected of approaching children at a Quaker Hill Elementary School playground, claiming to be a doctor and asking to check for a new type of tick.

"We have an additional witness statement that says he is a mid-40s white male, dressed professionally," Waterford Police said via Facebook. "The man was driving a white sporty sedan, described as an Audi, possibility of a Mercedes."

Any witnesses are asked to contact police at 860-442-9451, or email Investigator VanOverloop at nvanoverloop@waterfordct.org, or message police on Facebook.


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