Police Issue Warning After 10-Year-Old While Walking To School Was Approached By Woman Offering Ride

Peterborough Police have issued a warning to the public after an unknown woman offered a ride to a 10-year-old while they were walking to Edmison Heights Public School, reported Tuesday.

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The incident occurred at the Royal Drive and Marina Boulevard area. Police received the reported incident at roughly 8:15 a.m.

The child declined the woman’s offer when approached and told an adult of the incident.

The woman in the vehicle was described to police as:

  • White

  • Female

  • Possibly in her 60s

  • Short white/grey hair

The vehicle was described as:

  • A white sedan

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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