Children and families are reminded to be wary of approaches from people they do not know, especially when they are unaccompanied or travelling to and from school. If they are approached, children should not respond and should not accept offers of rides or gifts.
Children should seek the assistance of other nearby adults if they feel unsafe and should report the event to a trusted adult (parent or school staff member) as soon as possible.
SAPOL advises that taking out a mobile phone and calling police can deter the offender and they recommend the family make a formal report to their closest police station.
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