PSA - attempted kidnapping in Upper NW

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anyone else find it hard to believe that a 7-year would have the memory, let alone presence is mind, to provide such a detailed description of this alleged individual?

But stay vigilant everyone because kidnappings are a common occurrence around here every 30 or 40 years.

You have issues.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anyone else find it hard to believe that a 7-year would have the memory, let alone presence is mind, to provide such a detailed description of this alleged individual?

But stay vigilant everyone because kidnappings are a common occurrence around here every 30 or 40 years.

Absolutely not. I was in a similar situation when I was 12 where I was alone at the bus stop and a man tried to get me to get into his car. He started to turn his car so he would be closer to me on the curb and I took off. I could still to this day tell you everything I saw and felt and thought in the span between him pulling up to me initially and me getting back to my house. The child's brain obviously knew something was wrong and kicked into protective mode. The instinct of fear is real. Good for this child.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A very good reason for not letting children that age be off at a park by themselves. So glad they were quick-thinking and lived close by.

Yes. Let's not let them do anything their entire childhoods because of one RARE possible incident (which in fact the kids handled well and appropriately).

Talk to the parents who had that RARE possible incident occur. No need to not let kids play, but no need to throw caution to the wind either. The kids are safe because they were quick-thinking AND able to get to an adult.

[Anonymous]

A 7-year old having the presence of mind to provide such a detailed description is as likely as a mother forgetting her purse with $10,000 cash at a donut shop.

This kid has an imagination or saw something on tv. But go ahead and lock your kids indoors. Also, contribute to the mother who lost the $10,000. She probably has a gofundme page by now.

[Anonymous]

In the last 24 hours, the alleged kidnapper has now been spotted 2 separate times trying to lure kids into his car. With this type of determination, I guess we should be expecting a kidnapping shortly. At least that's what would happen in a Lifetime movie.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A 7-year old having the presence of mind to provide such a detailed description is as likely as a mother forgetting her purse with $10,000 cash at a donut shop.

This kid has an imagination or saw something on tv. But go ahead and lock your kids indoors. Also, contribute to the mother who lost the $10,000. She probably has a gofundme page by now.

My daughter was a Victim of abuse by a stranger at age 3 and 3 years later she still remembers this person's description to details like how the glasses fit on the woman's face.
Just because you have the brains of a pea it doesn't mean other people can't remember things.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anyone else find it hard to believe that a 7-year would have the memory, let alone presence is mind, to provide such a detailed description of this alleged individual?

But stay vigilant everyone because kidnappings are a common occurrence around here every 30 or 40 years.

I watched a child get kidnapped when I was 5 years old. I could give a detailed description now 30 years later.

[Anonymous]

WTOP has an article about this. Stay safe out there.

http://wtop.com/montgomery-county/2016/03/parents-warned-about-possible-child-predator-in-chevy-chase/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anyone else find it hard to believe that a 7-year would have the memory, let alone presence is mind, to provide such a detailed description of this alleged individual?

But stay vigilant everyone because kidnappings are a common occurrence around here every 30 or 40 years.

I watched a child get kidnapped when I was 5 years old. I could give a detailed description now 30 years later.

Yikes. What ended up happening? I hope the child was ok, and I hope you got some help after seeing that.

[Anonymous]

What a shock. The police investigated and don't believe it.
http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/chevy-chase/suspicious-situation-involving-kids-reported-in-chevy-chase/85054205

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What a shock. The police investigated and don't believe it.
http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/chevy-chase/suspicious-situation-involving-kids-reported-in-chevy-chase/85054205

County Police Say There’s No Evidence Suspicious Chevy Chase Incident Was Attempted Abduction

http://www.bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesda-Beat/Web-2016/County-Police-Say-Theres-No-Evidence-Suspicious-Chevy-Chase-Incident-Was-Attempted-Abduction/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What a shock. The police investigated and don't believe it.
http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/chevy-chase/suspicious-situation-involving-kids-reported-in-chevy-chase/85054205

County Police Say There’s No Evidence Suspicious Chevy Chase Incident Was Attempted Abduction

http://www.bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesda-Beat/Web-2016/County-Police-Say-Theres-No-Evidence-Suspicious-Chevy-Chase-Incident-Was-Attempted-Abduction/

happens all the time. There was one recently in our neighborhood and after a few chats with the police and changing of stories, turns out she made it up.