Papakura abduction averted after teenager pretends to be sister of child victim
A Papakura High School student is being praised for preventing an attempted abduction by pretending to be the older sister of a primary school child. The student intervened when a stranger tried to lure the child into a vehicle, ensuring the child reached school safely.
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The story highlights the importance of community vigilance and student bravery in ensuring child safety.
A Papakura High School student has been praised for stopping an attempted abduction of a Kelvin Road School pupil. Photo / Google Streetview
A South Auckland girl who stopped a youngster from being pulled into a car by a stranger as they walked to school is being praised for her quick thinking to avert an abduction.
The primary-aged child was walking to Kelvin Road School in Papakura last Friday morning when they were approached by a stranger who tried to lure them into a vehicle.
At this point the teenager realised the youngster was in trouble and acted as the child’s older sister before walking them safely to school.
In a message to parents, principal Heather Tanner said a bad situation was averted by a Papakura High School student who had the foresight and care for a younger child.
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