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A young student was approached by a stranger in a van, offered lollies, and asked to get in on their way to school.

Snells Beach, New Zealand

Who
a young student from Snells Beach School
What
A young student was approached by a stranger in a van, offered lollies, and asked to get in on their way to school.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:18:50 GMT · 1h 53m ago
Where
Snells Beach, New Zealand ·
Why
The stranger approached the student in a van and offered lollies, asking them to get in.
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This incident prompted the school principal to warn parents and remind students about personal safety, emphasizing the importance of not accepting rides or gifts from strangers and telling a trusted adult immediately if approached.

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