Update 4:55 p.m. After warning parents about two "suspicious men" who took a photo of a child, State College police now say there is no threat.

The men in question have since been identified as employees for the Centre Daily Times.

Police say the men were taking photos for a news report. The original story appears below.

State College police are alerting parents about a suspicious incident in which two men approached a child.

It happened Sunday afternoon in Lemont. Police say the child was outside a home in the yard when two men in a black pick-up truck stopped.

The men reportedly told the child they were taking photos for a newspaper and took a picture of the child.

The men did not try to speak with an adult to ask permission. Police correctly point out that news photographers would typically ask an adult before taking any photos.

Descriptions of the men are sketchy but one of them reportedly had brown hair and a moustache.

Anyone with information about this event or similar incidents should call State College police at (814) 234-7150. You should call 911 if something is happening at the moment.

Parents are urged to talk with their children and explain how kids should react if this type of thing happens to them. Here are some tips from the National Crime Prevention Council:



Be aware of dangerous situations. If a stranger asks you for help or to keep a "special secret," it could be a dangerous situation. Say no and tell a trusted adult.

Trust your instincts. If you feel scared or uncomfortable, get away from the situation. Make an excuse or just run away, and go to a safe place.

Know what to do. Think No, Go, Yell, and Tell. If you're in a dangerous situation, say no, run away, yell as loud as you can, and tell an adult.

Ask your parents first. If a stranger invites you to go somewhere, offers you a gift, or just wants to talk, say you need to ask your parents for permission first. Then go do it.

Click HERE to see more tips for parents and to visit the the National Crime Prevention Council's webpage.