A possible child abduction attempt in Langford this week has parents and the school district on high alert.
A male in a black vehicle allegedly approached a 12-year-old girl near Western Speedway around 4 p.m. Oct. 25. The student was able to quickly get away and contact RCMP.
A letter from SD62 was sent home to parents and guardians Friday asking them to discuss safety with their children in light of the alleged incident.
B次元官网网址淭he safety of our children is paramount to all members of our community,B次元官网网址� Scott Stinson, superintendent of SD62 said in the letter.
West Shore RCMP are investigating.
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The letter assured parents that the DistrictB次元官网网址檚 teachers and staff know about the incident and will be vigilant in their supervision practices.
A list of safety reminders to discuss with the students:
- Walk with others, use the buddy system
- Do not get into a car with someone who stops on the side of the road to ask for directions or otherwise
- Stay an armB次元官网网址檚 length away from strangers
- If someone is following the child on foot, the child should go somewhere where other people are present, donB次元官网网址檛 try and hide
- DonB次元官网网址檛 help a stranger look for a lost item, run to a safe place
- Never go anywhere with someone you donB次元官网网址檛 know (either in a car or on foot)
- DonB次元官网网址檛 take anything from strangers
- If an incident happens tell a parent or another trusted adult right away
The RCMP asks anyone with information to contact the West Shore RCMP detachment at 250-474-2264 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-TIPS.
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