Attempted Luring Reported In Hudson Valley School District

BEDFORD, NY — An attempted luring of a Fox Lane Middle School student was reported around 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 on the corner of Parkview Place and Lafayette Street in Mount Kisco. School officials said that a male driving a dark-colored SUV tried talking a student into the vehicle.

In an email to the community, Superintendent Dr Christopher Manno said the student did the right thing by running away and finding the nearest trusted adult to provide assistance.

On Saturday, Nov. 3, the Manno posted on Facebook that the suspicious activity was investigated by the Westchester County Police Department.

"At this time the, WCPD has determined that our students are safe and there is no threat as a result of the matter," he said.

Manno said that "to provide an additional sense of safety and security for our families, I have requested additional patrols around and near our bus stops in this area early next week."

He said that the district's clinicians are always available for student or parent questions or concerns and to call your building principal with any inquiries.

"Remember, if you see something, say something. Please contact the police if you see or feel anything of concern," Manno said. "It is our collective responsibility to keep our children safe."

For more, read the embedded Facebook post for more information.

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