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IF YOU DON’T SEE ANYTHING ON THIS PAGE, RELAX! … IT’S PROBABLY BEEN A PRETTY GOOD DAY! ________________________________________________ We would like to make our community aware of an ongoing concern. On 01-26-2012, a female student was waiting for her mother outside of the rear of the DeMotte Elementary School. A white male in a car pulled up and offered assistance and the use of his cell phone. The mother arrived immediately and retrieved her child, and the male left without incident. This report has caused some rumors and concern among parents and the general public. While the cold weather or good intent, may have been the motivation for the contact, we want to remind the parents and children not to accept rides or approach vehicles or persons that they do not know, or who they are not supposed to be with. We want you to reaffirm the need for safety with your children. If you see anyone in the vicinity that you feel is suspicious, please do not alert them, but simply call the police department, and allow us to check them out. If they leave prior to our arrival, please note as much information and the direction of travel, and supply that information to the department. Do not follow or approach people that you feel are suspicious. Chief Tom Jarrette ________________________________________________

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