Child safety alert issued in Port Jervis

January 11, 2008 - On the morning of January 10, a black male, age 25 to 35, attempted to lure two Port Jervis City School District students into his car. The Port Jervis City Police Department is investigating the incidents, which occurred in the City's lower Fourth Ward. In both incidents, a man driving a "blue-green car" approached the students while they were on their way to school. One girl was approached at her bus stop; the other as she walked to school. Both are middle school aged students.

Following the incidents, Superintendent John Xanthis sent a letter home to parents stressing recommending they reinforce safety rules with their children. Listed below are links to several articles that contain practical safety tips for children of all ages:

• Going to and From School More Safely
• General Tips to Help Keep Children Safe
• Prevention Tips for Parents