MEAFORD – Grey County Ontario Provincial Police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspicious male, claiming to be an exchange (or college) student, who is looking for homes with small children allegedly for a project he is working on.

Between Friday, July 4th and Sunday, July 13th, 2014, police have received three similar reports from residents on the 8th Concession and the 12th Line in the Municipality of Meaford; as well as Sideroad 1 in the Township of Chatsworth.

Description of the male is as follows:

- Black hair, olive skin

- Short dark hair, parted to the side

- 5'9" – 6'1" tall

- Slim build, clean shaven

- Wearing beige pants and a Polo shirt

- Heavy European accent

- Has identified himself as "Carl"

Vehicle description: black or silver compact car

Anyone who may have had contact with this individual, or has any information which may assist, is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Source - OPP