Lewisporte RCMP investigated a report of a possible child luring attempt that happened on October 2, 2020, and determined there was no attempt to abduct the child.
Shortly before 9:00 p.m., police were notified of an incident on Pine Avenue in Lewisporte where a woman, who was driving an SUV, stopped and spoke to a child. The child ran away and reported the incident to a parent. Police identified the woman and determined that, although she did speak to the child, there was no attempt to lure the child.
RCMP NL continues to investigate all reports involving child safety. To report suspicious activity please contact your local police detachment.