GARDAI in Letterkenny have issued a warning to parents of small and teenage children following a number of reports of approaches to children.
Garda Crime Prevention Officer Sergeant Paul Wallace said gardai have received a number of reports of approaches to children by male persons driving cars particularly in the Inishowen area but also in Letterkenny.
These individuals have stopped with children and asked for directions, offered sweets etc. The common thread so far has been the descriptions of the cars as being silver, light blue with the makes described as a ford focus or Audi.
Last week in Inishowen a similar warning was issued after a man in a car stopped children in Bridgend and Buncrana.
Sgt Wallace advised parents to talk to their children and : Encourage children to report to them any occurrences – don’t be afraid: Try to get an accurate description of the car if possible the registration number: Advise children/teenagers not to walk alone on dark unlit roads: Use a taxi / public transport if feasible – don’t take lifts: Telephone home and remain in a busy well lit place until parents /family members arrive: Report the matter immediately to local District HQ Station where a 24/7 service is provided in Letterkenny, Buncrana, Glenties, Milford, Ballyshannon.