As the Burglengenfeld police report, several concerned parents and relatives are currently reporting every day. The reason: Children are approached on the way to school or in the playground. According to the police, there are currently a number of warnings circulating in parent chats and on social media.
According to the police, the Burglengenfeld police station is currently receiving several reports from concerned parents and relatives. The statements are always different, but the direction is the same: children are spoken to on the way to school or in the playground. In some cases, the parents report that the children received an offer for a ride or sweets.
Reports are not limited to the city triangle
According to their own statements, the police took every single report seriously and followed up on the tips. The result: According to the police, not a single case could be proven to have committed a crime or attempted crime. In addition, to this day, no child is missing from the schools in the city triangle.
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In the interviews with parents and children, it usually emerged that the events either came from hearsay or fantasy or were embellished by the latter. The police also explain that no concrete facts of substance have yet been identified.
Alerts in parent chats and social media
However, there are currently a number of warning messages circulating in parent chats and on social media, which are being spread carelessly and are massively stoking fears, the police say. The reports are not limited to the city triangle, but extend into the entire district and beyond.
According to the police, there were no problems whatsoever – even in the past
The police not only followed up on the tips, but also carried out operational surveillance measures at the schools mentioned. The officers have also been keeping an eye on the schools over the last few days with uniformed and civilian units, but there hasn’t been a single incident here either. There was normal school activity and the children got to school and back home well. According to the press release, there have been no problems in the past.
The police advise dealing with reports about children being approached prudently. Information received that children have been approached on the way to school, for example, should not be passed on without checking. You should first ask the police whether such an incident is known.
General tips and rules of conduct for children
• Talk to your children about such situations to prepare them. However, avoid realistic role-playing games so as not to arouse unnecessary fears.
•Children must be constantly reminded that they are not allowed to go with anyone or get into someone else’s car without parental permission. Children should never get too close to vehicles, even if someone wants to ask something – regardless of whether it is a man or a woman.
•Children must internalize that it is a lie if they are promised, for example, sweets or small dogs or cats in return for going with them.
•Children need to know that they can and must always say “NO” to adults. You must also be aware that you do not have to talk to them or give them any information.
•If possible, let children go to school or play in groups.
•Explain to children that they will never be picked up unless agreed upon in advance.
•School bags or backpacks should not bear the child’s name or address (perpetrators use this knowledge to build trust).
How to act correctly in emergencies
•Show your children where they can get help in an emergency.
•Tell them that in an emergency they can, for example, “run away” and shout for “help”.
•The emergency number 110 can be reached free of charge anytime, anywhere.
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