Tuesday at around 4:30 PM, the Kent County Sheriff's Office began its investigation into the attempted abduction of two children in the 7000 block of Silverthorn Drive.

Preliminary investigations revealed that a 12-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl were walking home from their bus stop when a blue minivan, driven by a female, approached them, asking them if they wanted a ride home. The children declined, but the van continued to follow them for a short distance before they made it home safely. The Forest Hills Public School District is working alongside Kent County Sheriff's Office. 

Any member of the community that can provide any information may call 616-632-6125, or Silent Observer at 616-774-2345 to report information safely and anonymously.