Police are looking to speak with the driver of this truck that was in the area of Springbank and Devonshire avenues in Woodstock around 9:40 p.m. on May 14, 2023. Photo provided by Woodstock police.Police are looking to speak with the driver of this truck that was in the area of Springbank and Devonshire avenues in Woodstock around 9:40 p.m. on May 14, 2023. Photo provided by Woodstock police.
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UPDATE: Distress yell heard, woman's bracelet found

Woodstock police have located those involved in what was believed to be a concerning incident in which someone yelled out in distress Sunday night.

Police were called to the parking lot in the area of Springbank Avenue North and Devonshire Avenue where the anguished cry came from around 9:40 p.m. Officers located a bracelet with two charms, but did not find anyone in need of help.

Police later released a photo of a white, single cab truck that was in the area around the time, in addition to a picture of the bracelet. They are asking the truck driver and the owner of the bracelet to come forward.

In an update Monday afternoon, police confirmed that they located the vehicle in question and the individuals involved in the probe and determined they were safe. Police say the investigation remains ongoing and are thanking the public for their help in the matter.

A bracelet found in a parking lot in the area of Springbank Avenue and Devonshire Avenue in Woodstock. Photo provided by Woodstock police. A bracelet found in a parking lot in the area of Springbank and Devonshire avenues. Photo provided by Woodstock police.

"There is no perceived risk to public safety at this time," police said in a statement Monday morning.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call police at 519-537-2323 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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