(Elk Horn, Iowa) – Elk Horn Mayor Stan Jens issued a reminder to parents, Friday afternoon, to talk to their children about stranger danger, and letting their children know to be familiar with their surroundings and to stay vigilant to suspicious persons and/or vehicles. His notice, posted on social media, followed an incident that allegedly occurred at around 3:30-p.m., Friday.

Mayor Jens said staff at the Elk Horn Pool were notified by the Audubon County Communications Center about a the driver of a white van that had allegedly attempted to lure a child into the vehicle after leaving the facility to walk home. All surrounding law enforcement agencies were notified immediately conduct a sweep of Elk Horn.

All facilities were placed on lock-down until the all clear was given. At the time, the driver was described as a white male, bald and wearing a black shirt. Law enforcement searched the area, including the Highway 173 I-80 entrance to Elk Horn, and surrounding roadways, but were apparently unable to locate the vehicle.

No other details are currently available.