Don't normally go in for scary email warnings and stuff but my son's primary school received information from Herts. Police that I thought was worth sharing:
MAN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH SUSPICIOUS INCIDENTS IN NORTH WATFORD , POLICE CONTINUE TO URGE PARENTS TO BE VIGILANT
POLICE have arrested a man in connection with a series of suspicious incidents in Watford .
Since April 30th police have received a total of seven reports of a man acting suspiciously around the North Watford area.
The man, a 45 year old from Watford has been bailed until: 23rd May 2011 with strict bail conditions.
A dedicated team of officers assigned to the investigation continue to work on this operation, if anyone has any information which they believe could help, we would urge them to get in contact with police.
Detective Inspector Clare Smith, from Watford Local Crime Unit, who is leading the investigation said: ?Although a person has been arrested in connection with these incidents, we would always urge parents and children to continue to be vigilant.
?If anyone sees anything suspicious at all I would urge them to contact police immediately. We would encourage people to be careful and consider some simple personal safety advice, such as making sure you walk with friends and don't talk to or accept lifts from strangers, and always report any suspicious activity.?
People are being urged to contact Hertfordshire Constabulary if they witness any suspicious behaviour or if they have any information which could assist the investigation. Please call the non-emergency number 0845 3300 222 as soon as possible.
Advice to children about personal safety:
· Stay alert
· Ensure you are with someone rather than walk alone
· Stick to busy and well-lit areas
· Don?t speak to strangers
· Avoid short cuts through quiet, unlit, secluded or wooded areas and alleyways
· Make sure someone knows where you are going and tell them when you?ve arrived
· If you believe someone is following you, go to the nearest busy place, such as a petrol station
· Take a mobile phone with you if you have one.