CSPD confirms report of suspicious incident near Rogers Elementary School

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) says officers were contacted on Wednesday, May 13, around 4:15 p.m. after a report of a man driving a silver Dodge Ram pickup truck near Rogers Elementary School who reportedly asked a child to get into the back of his truck.

According to the police, no additional information was reported.

CSPD is reminding parents to regularly talk with their children about stranger safety, including avoiding contact with unknown individuals, never getting into a vehicle with someone they do not know, and immediately reporting concerning interactions to a trusted adult.

Police are also encouraging community members to stay aware of their surroundings and report suspicious behavior to the CSPD non-emergency line.

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