Delta police and the school district are assuring parents that an incident which occurred in North Delta this week doesn’t appear to be a case of attempted abduction of a student, but parents are being reminded about talking to their kids about stranger danger.
After school on Tuesday, Jan. 22, a student at Gray Elementary reported a suspicious circumstance involving and older model vehicle but there was no attempted abduction, said police spokesperson Cris Leykauf. Parents were notified.
“Police do not believe there is any threat to the safety of students, nothing to indicate there was any attempted abduction. There was information related to parents speaking about how staff have taken the time to review strategies with students and also resources,” she explained.
Noting the school sent another letter home to parents the next day, school district spokesperson Jen Hill said an older vehicle reportedly drove by one of the intermediate students who was on their way home. Police responded quickly and were “visibly present” at the school on Wednesday as part of the ongoing investigation. She said there was nothing to indicate there was an attempted abduction and police assured that to school staff and students.
Parents are reminded to talk to their kids about stranger danger tips, and staff also had talks with students about it.
Students should always report anything that appears suspicious.
According to the RCMP, abductions are rare, and stranger abductions are even rarer. In 2017, only 0.002 per cent of all missing children reports involved stranger abductions.
