Mounties say they arrested a 32-year-old man on Saturday for allegedly seeking sexual contact with children in Fort St. John, B.C.
RCMP say they were called to a local park at around 10:30 a.m. following reports from witnesses.
They allege the man tried to solicit sexual touching from two children in exchange for a video game card.
RCMP Staff Sgt. Janelle Shoihet says the children immediately told a trusted adult what happened, and the man was arrested in a nearby vehicle.
He remains in police custody, but has not yet been charged.
Police say their investigation continues and are urging any other witnesses to the incidents to come forward.
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