YOUNG children have been offered sweets and lifts home in a number of suspicious incidents in North Dorset, police say.
The incidents took place in Gillingham, Howell and Stalbridge and at least two involved a small red vehicle - possibly a Peugeot.
Now Dorset Police are warning parents to be aware, remain vigilant and report any suspicions to officers.
A 12-year-old boy was offered a lift home in a red Peugeot in Gillingham.
A child was offered sweets by a customer in Dykes Stores in Stalbridge.
And a young girl, playing in her front garden in Holwell near Sherborne, was spoken to by two men in a red vehicle.
Inspector Phil Cheverton, of North Dorset Police, said: "The vehicle was a three-door model and may have had an N' suffix.
"It's important to stress that the incidents are over a five-week period and no actual offences have been committed. We do not wish to alarm any parents but feel it is right to bring it to their attention."
Anyone with information should call 01305 222222.
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