Some parents of students at an Edmonton school are not happy with how potential dangers for their kids are reported to parents.
Officials said police were called to St. Timothy School over the lunch hour on Monday, after a Grade 3 student reported being followed and chased by two men who were driving a green pickup truck.
Parents at the school were not told about the incident until a letter came home Tuesday after school.
Now, concerned moms Teresa Baikie and Christina Heeney are wondering why it took so long for the information to get home.
“I believe parents should have been contacted that day, prior to our kids being let go from school in the afternoon,” Baikie said.
“There should have been a media release so people could be aware and looking out for this green Ford Ranger,” Heeney said.
Edmonton Catholic Schools spokesperson Lori Nagy said the matter was being taken seriously.
“We do not send something home until police have investigated,” Nagy said.
“It’s always a difficult balance to ensure we give the information in a timely fashion to parents, but we have to make sure police have investigated and ensure the information is accurate.”
Police told CTV News officers spent much of Monday afternoon canvassing the area, and the decision was made by police and the school division at 5 p.m. – long after the school day was over – to notify parents.
EPS said officers followed protocol and the investigation into the incident continues, but it’s up to the schools to decide when parents are notified.
With files from Ashley Molnar
