Police Hunt Van Driver After Stranger Danger Scare in Surrey School Zones
Police in Woking are on high alert after a van driver was reported approaching school children in two separate incidents. Parents and kids are being urged to stay vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour immediately.
Man in Van Sparks Alarm Near Schools
The worrying incidents happened just days apart:
- 21 September, 3:20pm: Sheerwater Road, West Byfleet, near the canal bridge
- 27 September, 4:10pm: Ashwood Road, Woking, near White Rose Lane junction
The male driver’s actions have sparked a serious police investigation. Officers have ramped up patrols to keep the area safe and act as a visible warning to potential offenders.
Police Urge Parents & Schools to Warn Kids
Surrey Police warns parents and schools to remind children about the dangers of strangers. Kids should always stay alert, keep their distance from anyone acting oddly, and report anything suspicious to an adult or school staff right away.
“We urge youngsters to report any suspicious incidents immediately to parents, guardians, or schools so we can take swift action,” a police spokesperson said.
Dashcams & CCTV Could Help Crack Case
Police are calling on anyone with dashcam, cycle helmet, or residential CCTV footage from the incident times and locations to come forward. Descriptions of the man and his vehicle – especially registration numbers – could be crucial to tracking him down.
Anyone with information should contact Surrey Police on 101, quoting reference 45170104367. You can also report online or call 123 or visit their official website.
