Police are investigating a report of “suspicious activity” near Kaurilands School in Titirangi, Auckland yesterday.
The report comes days after an alleged attempted abduction which took place at Rowandale School in Manurewa.
In an email sent to families from Kaurilands School, it said a student was approached and asked if he wanted a ride during his walk to school in the morning
“He did all the right things and told her no thank you, continued walking and reported it to an adult,” the school said.
It said the incident was reported to the police, and asked parents to talk to their children about what to do in these situations and report any suspicious behaviour.
Police confirmed the student reported the incident to school staff at about 9.30am yesterday.
Police said he had been walking to school on Derwent Crescent at about 8.30am when a woman in a vehicle tried to “interact” with him.
“There were no reports of threats of violence involved,” police said.
“We acknowledge the boy in doing the right thing and did not engage further with this woman.”
Police are now making inquiries to identify the woman.
It said as part of the inquiries, it will seek to understand what exactly occurred.
“These reports are understandably unsettling, and we ask the community to continue reporting suspicious activity to us.”
People who are witnessing suspicious activity can call 111.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact police by phoning 105.
First incident an alleged attempted abduction
The earlier incident took place on Monday after school hours near Rowandale School in Manurewa.
An 8-year-old boy was approached by a stranger, who allegedly tried to force him into a car after he refused an offer of lollies.
It was the first day the boy had been allowed to walk home by himself.
Yesterday, 1News spoke to the uncle of the boy, William, who talked about the boy’s bravery and presence of mind during the incident.
Relieved family members say the lad refused lollies offered and told other parents he didn’t know the stranger. (Source: 1News)
“I have no words to describe the feelings that we have,” he said.
“As he walked away, he felt that this man had grabbed him from behind and with retaliation he had pushed the man’s hand away and ran away.”
Although the incident happened within seconds, the boy was able to provide a detailed description of the man who approached him.
Bystanders helped the boy, who went home and told his parents what had happened.
Police said it would increase patrols in the area as a result of the Manurewa incident.
