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Bristol Police Say Reported School Pickup Attempt Was a Misunderstanding

Police now conclude there was no criminal intent or ongoing threat after identifying those involved.

Overview

  • The update came Thursday evening after Bristol police investigated a report from St. Joseph School in Bristol, Connecticut.
  • During Wednesday’s CCD pickup around 6:48 p.m., a man in a dark-colored SUV called a 9-year-old girl’s name, staff intervened, and the driver left.
  • The child was unharmed, and her family told police they did not recognize the man or the vehicle.
  • Police had released two photos of the SUV and initially sought the public’s help to identify it.
  • After identifying the driver and vehicle, investigators determined there was no criminal intent and praised school staff for their quick response.