RICHMOND, Indiana — An area police department announced that it has finished its investigation into a “suspicious” white van.
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In a social media post on Sunday, Richmond Police Chief Kyle Weatherly said the department identified the person inside the van and determined that they were searching for a lost dog.
The department initially started an investigation on Friday after receiving reports of people in the van “interacting with children in a suspicious manner,” according to a previous News Center 7 report.
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Weatherly thanks the community for speaking up and sharing information.
“While this incident was found to be non-criminal, it’s an important reminder to stay alert, talk to your children about safety and never hesitate to report suspicious activity,” Weatherly said.
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