PARENTS have been warned to be vigilant after two men attempted to “kidnap” two boys near a school.
Hampshire police issued an appeal for witnesses following the disturbing incident in the village of Lychpit.
Two men are said to have approached the youngsters, aged 12 and 13, in a black Volkswagen at around 5.44pm yesterday.
They allegedly offered them money to get in the vehicle.
The boys ran to a nearby supermarket and the vehicle drove off.
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Cops are carrying out extensive enquiries and as part of an ongoing investigation.
They have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
The appeal said: "We are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information to get in touch.
“Were you in the area at the time? Did you see what happened? Do you have mobile phone footage of the incident?
“Did you see a black Volkswagen in the area?
“Perhaps you were driving in the area and have dash-cam that may have captured something?
“If you live in the area, do you have private CCTV including Ring Doorbell that may have captured something?”
Anyone with any information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact the Hampshire Police 101 or via their website at https://www.hampshire.police.uk/ quoting reference 44230043644.
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