2 Men Try to Lure Newington Middle School Student Into Van

Police are investigating after two men flagged down a middle school student and tried to lure her into their van after she got off the bus in Newington last Friday.

Newington police said the school bus dropped off the student in the area of Eighth Street on Friday afternoon. The girl was walking home when two men in a minivan waved to her and made her unconfortable.

The student ran home and told family members, who in turn contacted police.

Police are working to find the van and identify the men involved.

Anyone with information was asked to call Newington police at 860-666-8445.

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