Police seek masked man seen taking photos of children in Middle Sackville

RCMP cruiser can be seen in this file photo. (CityNews Halifax/ Meghan Groff)

By Mark Hodgins

Posted May 22, 2025 01:15:55 PM.

Last Updated May 22, 2025 01:15:59 PM.

The RCMP is asking for the public’s help finding a man who was reportedly seen photographing children this week.

According to police, on May 20 officers got a report of a man seen around 1 p.m on May 19 on Rafting Drive in Middle Sackville. The man was allegedly wearing a ski mask and ski goggles and had been taking pictures of kids playing on the playground.

Police say the man fled when one of the children asked him what he was doing.

“The person of interest is described as a white male, approximately 5’10”,” read a media release from the RCMP. “At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black hoodie, blue jeans and white and blue sneakers.”

The RCMP says officers are interested in speaking to the man involved.

Anyone with information is asked to reach out to police or Crime Stoppers.

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