Child luring incident in Penticton prompts RCMP to provide safety tips

Three young girls in Penticton were reportedly approached by an older man asking if they wanted to go for a ride with him.

Penticton RCMP are sharing street safety tips in response.

The young girls reported they were approached by a 30-year-old male in the 1300 block of Kensington Street, Feb. 9, who asked them if they knew where a local winery was and if they wanted to go for a ride, according to an RCMP media release.

“The girls demonstrated excellent street smarts by telling the man no,” Penticton RCMP media relations officer Const. Dayne Lyons said in the release. “The girls immediately left the area and called police.”

Police asking all parents to have a conversation with their children about safety.

Some tips to consider are that it’s OK to say no to adults who ask you to do something for such as help them find a lost pet, join them in an activity or game, or give them directions.

Children should never walk with or accept a ride, money or gifts from strangers or even someone they know without checking with their parents and keep a safe two arms-length distance arm from strangers and approaching cars.

If children are taking a public bus, always sit near the bus driver.

For more tips go here and choose Safety Tips.

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