A man was questioned at Albury Police Station. Photo: Vanessa Hayden.
A man in his 40s has been questioned by Murray River Police after reports of a child being approached by a stranger and asked to get in a vehicle.
At about 1 pm on Sunday (1 February), officers commenced an investigation following reports a boy was approached by a man he didn’t know driving a white Toyota HiAce on Walsh Street, East Albury.
The man allegedly called on the boy to get into his van, which he refused.
Following an appeal for public assistance, a man aged in his 40s presented to Albury Police Station at about 8 pm that same day.
The man was spoken to by detectives and then released. Police are making further inquiries on the matter.
NSW Police provides the following advice to children and parents regarding stranger danger:
“When you’re walking home from school, a person in a car pulls up and asks you for directions. At the park, someone says he needs you to help look for his lost puppy. These people may seem friendly, but no matter what they say to you, they have one thing in common: they’re strangers. Most strangers aren’t dangerous and wouldn’t do anything to hurt kids. Unfortunately, though, some strangers can be dangerous, and it’s impossible to tell who’s OK and who’s not. A dangerous person doesn’t necessarily look scary or mean — the person might look nice.
“If a stranger pulls up in a car and offers you a ride, don’t get in. You probably know that rule, right? But that’s not all of it. It’s also important to avoid a stranger’s car completely. If a stranger asks you to look in the car, don’t do it. Don’t put your arm in the window to take something or point to something. Don’t agree to come closer to see a pet or to get a toy that’s offered.”
Even if the stranger knows your name, don’t be fooled. There are lots of ways to find out kids’ names, even when someone doesn’t know them or their families.”
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