Crime & Safety

Camp Avenue Student Approached by Stranger

The incident occurred on Kensington Avenue.

A Camp Avenue School student was approached by a stranger on Tuesday, according to a message sent by the North Merrick School District.

The student was on Kensington Avenue when an older man asked her if she can help him locate a lost dog.

The child quickly ran to her home with no further incident.

A police report was filed with the Nassau County Police Department, according to the district.

Patch will provide more details as they become available. 


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