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Suspicious van follows 11-year-old

AN 11-year-old boy from Stirling was followed home by a person driving a white van yesterday afternoon, according to police.

Police afp cops-9984Police say the boy noticed a white van driving slowly behind him as he walked home along Fremantle Drive in Stirling towards Bunbury Street, between 3 and 3.15pm yesterday. The van drove away quickly once the boy reached his home.

A similar incident allegedly happened with the same child about six weeks earlier, but was not reported to police.

The van is described as “possibly a Mercedes Vito or similar”, white in colour with tinted windows. It has a sliding door on the driver’s side and two small windows on the rear doors, which are not tinted. One of the front tyres on the driver’s side does not have a hub cap and a rear tail light is broken.

Anyone who may have seen this van in or around the Stirling area or can assist police with the investigation can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or by going to act.crimestoppers.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.

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