Stranger Danger

If residents believe there are suspicious persons in the area, please contact Kent Police immediately on: 101 or 999 in an emergency.

Try to get a good description of the persons, for example; what clothing are they wearing, height, hair colour, tattoos, anything distinctive about that person that would stand out for them to be recognised.

If possible try to get a good description of the vehicle; Make and model of the car, vehicle registration, colour.

Advice for children:

• Keep to the boundaries set by your parents –agree times and places
• Your parents must know where you are
• Do not wander around on your own- keep with your friends
• Do not talk to strangers – anyone you don’t know
• Do not give away personal details such as your name, address or school
• If you are worried shout ‘STRANGER DANGER!’ really loudly
• Do not get into strangers’ cars without your parents or carers
• Young children should be with adults
• Do not leave school with a different adult without checking with school staff

If you are lost:

• Learn your name and address so that you can tell a police officer
• Stay where you are as your parents will come back to find you
• If no-one comes, find a police officer, shop keeper or a mum with children

Further advice can be found on the Police UK – Crime Prevention Website