Waikato Police are aware of an incident which took place in Hamilton last week where a young person was approached by an unknown male and offered a ride home. Police are investigating this matter and believe it is timely to remind parents/caregivers and their children of have to keep safe in this situation.

We’re all responsible for keeping children safe in our families and communities, and it’s also important for children to know how to identify unsafe behaviour and what to do if they feel unsafe.

The following link provides useful information to help parents converse with their children.

https://www.police.govt.nz/advice/personal-community/keeping-safe/children-safe

If you have any concerns, please contact the Police via their website police.govt.nz or ring 105. If the situation is an emergency, ring 111.