Police were investigating a person approaching children who were walking to school.
UPDATE:
No charges are being laid in an investigation involving a suspicious vehicle.
Kingston Police say they have determined that there was no criminal intent on the part of the driver.
They do want to use this as a reminder for parents to talk with their children about safety plans and procedures.
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ORIGINAL STORY:
Police are asking families to stay alert after a suspicious man approached three children walking to school on Monday morning.
The incident happened Monday morning near Sierra Avenue and Bayridge Drive in Kingston’s west end.
Police say a white SUV-style vehicle pulled up beside the children.
A man inside the vehicle, described as Caucasian and unknown to the children, offered them a ride to school.
When the children refused, the man asked which school they attended before driving away.
The children were not harmed, and police say their quick response was the right one.
Officers are reminding parents to talk with their children about not accepting rides from strangers or sharing personal information.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with details is asked to contact D/Cst. Anthony Hampton at 613-549-4660 ext. 6438 or email ahampton@kingstonpolice.ca.
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