Police are investigating reports that a child is approached by a stranger in a van near Snells Beach Primary School. According to accounts from the school and news outlets, the child is offered lollies and is asked to get into or approach the van while walking to or near the school area. The school notifies police immediately after the incident is reported. Stuff and the NZ Herald both describe the interaction as involving a woman in a van and an attempt to get the child to engage with the vehicle. The reports indicate the child does not enter the van, but police are continuing inquiries to establish the circumstances, including who was involved and what exactly was said or done. Police have not publicly released further details about the suspect, the vehicle, or any charges at this time. The investigation is ongoing.