According to a statement posted on Facebook by Chichester Police, police are "aware of a social media post in the East Wittering area concerning a report of a vehicle offering a girl a lift at the side of the road." The girl declined the offer and there was no further interaction, police confirmed. Chichester Police added: "We’d like to reassure the community that our local investigations department are conducting enquiries to ascertain whether the offer of a lift was well-intentioned." "In the meantime, we would urge the public to refrain from speculating as to the circumstances. "Anyone with any concerns can report it online or call 101, quoting reference 47260179773.