UPDATE: Cops Say Schoolgirl Wasn't Being Lured

UPDATE: New Castle police sent out an advisory at 3:50 p.m. to tell town residents that the driver and vehicle described in this morning's possible luring incident have been identified.

"It appears to have been a misunderstanding at this juncture of the investigation," they said. Updates will follow as deemed necessary.

CHAPPAQUA, NY — New Castle police are warning residents of a luring incident reported Wednesday morning.

According to their Nixle alert, police said the incident occrred at about 7:30 a.m. on Roaring Brook Road. An 11-year-old girl was waiting for her school bus when a black SUV-style vehicle with tinted windows stopped.

A man told her that he thought she had missed her bus and offered her a ride to school. The girl declined the ride and the man drove off.

Police said the driver was described as a white male between 40-50, dirty blonde hair possibly graying, with facial hair on his chin.

"We are currently working closely with the Chappaqua School District," police said.

Bedford Schools Superintendent Christopher Manno also warned residents of that district, which includes part of New Castle.

Dear Bedford Central School Community:
This is to inform you that the New Castle Police Department reported an attempted luring of an 11-year old girl. Our schools will be advising students on the importance of being cautious in the presence of strangers. Specifically, tomorrow our staff will reinforce to our children in a developmentally appropriate manner how to ensure their safety:

• We will reinforce to children that they are safe at school.
• If children encounter anything in their community that makes them feel uncomfortable, they should seek out the nearest trusted adult.
• If a child sees something out of the ordinary, he or she should tell a trusted adult.
• If a child is approached by a stranger, the child should not talk to the stranger and should immediately run to nearest familiar place or adult.

Our clinicians are always available for student or parent questions or concerns. Please call your building principal with any additional inquiries.
Sincerely,
Dr. Christopher M. Manno,
Superintendent of Schools

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call New Castle police at 914-238-4422.