CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – A young child was approached by two men in a vehicle Tuesday afternoon in Clarksville.

According to a press release, a red van approached a 10-year-old boy on a bicycle around 4:45 p.m. at Sturdivant Drive and McManus Circle. The driver reportedly said, “I have some candy, do you want to see the flavors?”

The child got scared and went home to tell his parents.

There was no attempt to grab the child and the van did not follow him home.

The child described the driver as a black male 25-26 years of age and the passenger as a white male in his 40s. The vehicle was described as a red van with a rounded tailgate. The rear bumper had noticeable white scratches on it.

Extra patrol has been assigned to the area. Anyone who sees suspicious activity can call 911.