A scare this week in Schertz has law enforcement urging parents to keep an extra close eye on their kids, especially on Halloween.

Around 4 p.m. Wednesday, a 10-year-old girl was walking in the 1500 block of Red Cedar Cove when she was approached by a man she did not know, according to Schertz police.

Officers told KSAT the stranger tried to convince her to walk with him. The girl was able to get to a neighbor’s house for help.

Schertz police said as of Thursday, there is no update on the investigation.

With all the costumes and face painting that come with Halloween, Schertz and San Antonio police want parents to make sure they are hypervigilant with all safety tips.

“Plan your route. Stick to well-lit streets in familiar neighborhoods. Be visible,” Schertz officer Anna Kraft said. “

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