A Northumbria Police investigation has been launched after a report that two children ran away when a man asked them to get into his car.
The probe has been launched following the mysterious incident, which happened in Ponteland, Northumberland, last night.
Police say the children were left shaken, but were not hurt.
And officers have stepped up patrols in the upmarket village as they investigate what happened.
A Northumbria Police spokeswoman said: “We received a report that at 6.40pm yesterday, two children were asked to get into a car being driven by a man on Barnaby Way, Ponteland.
“Both children ran off immediately and were unharmed, but were left shaken.
“Enquires are currently ongoing as to the circumstances surrounding the incident and extra officers are in the area today to provide reassurance. "
Anyone with information is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101 quoting NP-20230131-1062.
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