Perth OPP are asking for the public’s help as they search for a suspicious man near Holy Name of Mary School in St Marys.

Just before 11 a.m. Thursday the suspect was spotted watching students in the school yard near the Grand Trunk Trail.

When staff approached him, he immediately left.

Police say he did not make contact with students or get close to anyone.

The man is described as being white and in his 20s.

He has a medium build and stands about 5’10″.

He had medium length brown hair and no facial hair.

The suspect was wearing blue jeans, a black coat and black sweater.

He was also wearing a blue toque with yellow stripes and may have been driving a light blue PT Cruiser -style vehicle.

Perth OPP say although his actions were not criminal, they do want to speak with him to find out why he was there.