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A young student was approached by a stranger in a van on their way to school.

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Snells Beach, Auckland, New Zealand

Who
a young student from Snells Beach School
What
A young student was approached by a stranger in a van on their way to school.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:18:50 GMT · 3h 5m ago
Where
Snells Beach, Auckland, New Zealand ·
Why
The student was offered lollies and asked to get into the van by the stranger.
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The school has reminded students about personal safety and urged parents to educate children on how to respond to strangers, aiming to prevent similar incidents and ensure child safety.

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