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North Okanagan RCMP investigate after strangers in van offer child a ride

Police investigate ride offer

North Okanagan RCMP says they are investigating a suspicious incident near an Armstrong elementary school.

A student was walking to school Friday, about 7:45 a.m., when they were offered a ride by two unknown men in a vehicle. 

The student refused the offer, and the vehicle drove away. 

The student reported the incident to school staff, who then notified police, confirms Const. Chris Terleski.

Police do not believe there is any risk to the public at this time.
 
A notice warning of the incident was sent out to parents of students at Armstrong Elementary School Friday evening.

The school notice says the men were driving a white van, and the passenger in the vehicle was described as having dark hair, a high voice, in his early 20s and possibly wearing a leather jacket

Parents are asked to be on the alert and use extra caution until police have completed their investigation.



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