Police search for man reported to be following, photographing kids

POLICE are warning parents and carers about stranger danger after receiving reports of a man approaching and taking photos of kids in the Darwin rural area.

POLICE are warning parents and carers about stranger danger after receiving reports of a man approaching and taking photos of kids in the Darwin rural area.

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According to NT Police, a man in his 50s has been reported to be driving a silver Ford Ranger utility and following, photographing and approaching children.

Watch Commander Len Turner said police are actively searching for the car and the driver.

“We ask anyone who may have seen this vehicle or who has been approached to contact us on 131 444.”

Parents and carers are encouraged to remind children of the 3 R’s:

R – RECOGNISE danger

R – REACT by yelling out an running and running away

R – REPORT to a trusted adult

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Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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