The Brooklyn School District is telling people to be cautious of their surroundings after a driver pulled up to a middle schooler and told them to get in their car Friday morning.
School officials said the student was walking in the area of Pleasant Lane when a car stopped and told them to get in.
The student told their parents and the school about the incident. Connecticut State Police was contacted and given a description based on the student's report.
Parents and guardians are being advised to talk to their children and make them aware of these risks.
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"We need to always be aware of our surroundings, pay attention and report it to police," the school district said in a statement.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Troop D at 860-779-9008.
