Stranger Danger Alert from Rye Neck School District

The Rye Neck School District just announced that the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department notified them earlier today of a stranger danger incident in the Village on Tuesday morning. 

"An older model white sedan with a male driver inside stopped near an 11-year-old girl waiting for a school bus in the Harbor Heights area of the Mamaroneck School District," according to the release. "The male is described as possibly Hispanic, having hair slightly below his ears, slightly heavy set, and short. Without saying a word, the driver beckoned the child to enter the vehicle.  The girl rightly refused the driver's advance, and instead boarded the school bus, which was traveling just behind the car."

Any information should be forwarded to Youth Detective Osvaldo Ramos at 914-825-8562.

Police advises parents to be vigilant for suspicious activity regarding their children and to reinforce basic safety precautions:

·         Do not talk to strangers

·         Never enter a vehicle with a stranger

·         Walk in public areas when possible and walk in groups

·         If approached by a stranger, run to safety

·         Try to remember license plate numbers or other descriptive information

·         Call 911 immediately and report suspicious behavior to the police

The school district reports that it will continue to work with the Police Department and parents to ensure the safety of children.