The Hanover Police Service has identified the older male who handed out Pot of Gold chocolates and determined the intentions were genuine and pure.

It was determined the male was motivated by Random Acts of Kindness Day and handed out chocolates to people of varying ages for that reason.

The Hanover Police Service continues to investigate the suspicious incident from Thursday, Mar. 2, as noted below. 

Police investigators are still looking to identify the older male with grey hair and grey facial hair who was driving a black Volkswagen SUV, believed to be a Tiguan. 

Anyone with information on this investigation is encouraged to contact the Hanover Police Service at 519.364.2411 or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.8477(TIPS). 

source: media release, Hanover Police