Prince George RCMP are investigating after a low-flying drone appeared to be spying on children in the backyard of their home, according to a statement issued by the police on Monday.
Police received a report in March of a drone seen flying into the backyard of a home in the 1400-block of Nation Crescent. Witnesses told police that, on numerous occasions, the drone would fly over the backyard while young children were playing outside.
When adults came into view, the drone would fly away. On one occasion, the drone flew outside the bedroom window of the one of the children and hovered outside the window for a short time.
“This invasion of privacy is very concerning as whomever was operating the drone was doing so in a residential neighborhood where young children were targeted,” RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jennifer Cooper said in a statement issued Monday. “We are encouraging anyone who has experienced a similar situation, where a drone has been flown near their residence with the purpose of observing them, to call the non-emergency line at 250-561-3300 to speak with police.”
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300. Tips can also be made anonymously by calling 1-800-222-TIPS(8477), or online at www.northernbccrimestoppers.ca (English only).
