Andover Police to Man Approaching Children: Stop!

Andover Police have identified a man who several children said approached them in a vehicle Tuesday.

Police didn't release the man's name or picture, but said he 54 and from New Hampshire.

"While the individual’s actions did not legally rise to the level of a criminal offense, officers made it clear to him that his actions made people uncomfortable and that he should cease," a release said.

The man allegedly approached a group of children late Tuesday evening, beckoned to them, and spoke to them to the point where they felt they should report the situation to their parents. The parents then called Andover Police.

“Anytime someone sees something suspicious or something that makes them uncomfortable, they should call us. There is no such thing as bothering the police,” Chief Patrick Keefe said in the release. “I am proud of our residents for bringing their concerns forward and pleased that our officers identified this individual promptly.”