Attempted kidnapping near Deal and Murch

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Murch principal sent this out today which i thought was helpful when talking to your kids.

We are asking that you speak with your child to reinforce the following:

1. Under no circumstance should a child ever get into a car unless that child has already received previous permission by a parent--no exceptions. Even if that person is an acquaintance.
2. Stay away from any unknown person who tries to engage in conversation. Similarly, stay away from unknown vehicles. No need to be polite, or help people you don't know. Safety trumps politeness.
3. Understand that a predator is going to be friendly and outgoing.
3. No shortcuts. Stay on your route, and have safe-stops along the way in case of emergency (a store, local business, etc.).
4. There is safety in numbers. Use the buddy system whenever possible. You're less likely to be victimized when traveling with a family member or friend. And, if approached, one child may be able to remind the other of what NOT to do.
5. If you're being followed or feel unsafe in anyway, cross the street, go in the opposite direction. If grabbed: MAKE A SCENE. Don't worry about being embarrassed! Yell, kick, scream, call attention to yourself. You can scare off the perpetrator.
6. Stay alert. No walking with headphones on, no texting or talking on the phone. A distracted child is an easier target.
7. Immediately report anything that seems suspicious or unusual to a trusted adult.

Yes, Helpful, but I wish the email alerting folks to the attempted kidnapping had been sent out sooner - before kids might have already been walking to schoo this morning.

Well, if you have kids at Deal - they were awesome at providing updates yesterday afternoon/evening. I have kids at both and thought it was just as critical for Murch given the bus stop. Surprised Murch's email wasn't out sooner.

The Murch email went out this morning. Also there are always adults at the Murch buses.

The email didn’t go out until 830 this morning. After walkers would have been well on their way. I know several kids who walk by themselves. I am glad an email was sent and the tips are ready, but I think it should have gone out sooner before the kids started their walks to school. And just because adults are around (presumably Davenport is also busy at that time( does not mean things will always be a-okay n

The PP claiming the Murch email went out this morning is probably on the HSA -I don't really care but compared to the communication from Deal - lacking

[Anonymous]

jsteele wrote:Does anyone remember a story about a man in a car trying to talk to students on their way to schools in NW several months ago? I have a vague memory of such a thing.

Yes—I remember this but like a PP think it was a couple of years ago. Many incidents with a guy described as having a non-American accent and dark hair and tan/brown skin. So the descriptions don’t seem to match....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Murch principal sent this out today which i thought was helpful when talking to your kids.

We are asking that you speak with your child to reinforce the following:

1. Under no circumstance should a child ever get into a car unless that child has already received previous permission by a parent--no exceptions. Even if that person is an acquaintance.
2. Stay away from any unknown person who tries to engage in conversation. Similarly, stay away from unknown vehicles. No need to be polite, or help people you don't know. Safety trumps politeness.
3. Understand that a predator is going to be friendly and outgoing.
3. No shortcuts. Stay on your route, and have safe-stops along the way in case of emergency (a store, local business, etc.).
4. There is safety in numbers. Use the buddy system whenever possible. You're less likely to be victimized when traveling with a family member or friend. And, if approached, one child may be able to remind the other of what NOT to do.
5. If you're being followed or feel unsafe in anyway, cross the street, go in the opposite direction. If grabbed: MAKE A SCENE. Don't worry about being embarrassed! Yell, kick, scream, call attention to yourself. You can scare off the perpetrator.
6. Stay alert. No walking with headphones on, no texting or talking on the phone. A distracted child is an easier target.
7. Immediately report anything that seems suspicious or unusual to a trusted adult.

Yes, Helpful, but I wish the email alerting folks to the attempted kidnapping had been sent out sooner - before kids might have already been walking to schoo this morning.

Well, if you have kids at Deal - they were awesome at providing updates yesterday afternoon/evening. I have kids at both and thought it was just as critical for Murch given the bus stop. Surprised Murch's email wasn't out sooner.

The Murch email went out this morning. Also there are always adults at the Murch buses.

The email didn’t go out until 830 this morning. After walkers would have been well on their way. I know several kids who walk by themselves. I am glad an email was sent and the tips are ready, but I think it should have gone out sooner before the kids started their walks to school. And just because adults are around (presumably Davenport is also busy at that time( does not mean things will always be a-okay n

The PP claiming the Murch email went out this morning is probably on the HSA -I don't really care but compared to the communication from Deal - lacking

I received informative emails on this subject from Deal. Maybe check with welcome center if you aren't receiving messages.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Murch principal sent this out today which i thought was helpful when talking to your kids.

We are asking that you speak with your child to reinforce the following:

1. Under no circumstance should a child ever get into a car unless that child has already received previous permission by a parent--no exceptions. Even if that person is an acquaintance.
2. Stay away from any unknown person who tries to engage in conversation. Similarly, stay away from unknown vehicles. No need to be polite, or help people you don't know. Safety trumps politeness.
3. Understand that a predator is going to be friendly and outgoing.
3. No shortcuts. Stay on your route, and have safe-stops along the way in case of emergency (a store, local business, etc.).
4. There is safety in numbers. Use the buddy system whenever possible. You're less likely to be victimized when traveling with a family member or friend. And, if approached, one child may be able to remind the other of what NOT to do.
5. If you're being followed or feel unsafe in anyway, cross the street, go in the opposite direction. If grabbed: MAKE A SCENE. Don't worry about being embarrassed! Yell, kick, scream, call attention to yourself. You can scare off the perpetrator.
6. Stay alert. No walking with headphones on, no texting or talking on the phone. A distracted child is an easier target.
7. Immediately report anything that seems suspicious or unusual to a trusted adult.

Yes, Helpful, but I wish the email alerting folks to the attempted kidnapping had been sent out sooner - before kids might have already been walking to schoo this morning.

Well, if you have kids at Deal - they were awesome at providing updates yesterday afternoon/evening. I have kids at both and thought it was just as critical for Murch given the bus stop. Surprised Murch's email wasn't out sooner.

The Murch email went out this morning. Also there are always adults at the Murch buses.

The email didn’t go out until 830 this morning. After walkers would have been well on their way. I know several kids who walk by themselves. I am glad an email was sent and the tips are ready, but I think it should have gone out sooner before the kids started their walks to school. And just because adults are around (presumably Davenport is also busy at that time( does not mean things will always be a-okay n

The PP claiming the Murch email went out this morning is probably on the HSA -I don't really care but compared to the communication from Deal - lacking

Not on the HSA but the news was like wildfire through the Murch community. I don’t have a kid a Deal but heard about it from another mother at pickup then my phone exploded. I have no idea when Murch or Hearst or Wilson were alerted to this. Seems like if it happen at 8:05 and Deal didn’t send out notification until the afternoon then there was a delay overall. Good news is that the kids were very safe today. Even those who walked out of the house before their parents knew about the incidents.

[Anonymous]

I was flashed twice as a child by different people in the same year. Must have been a bumper year for flashers. The second came out of a vehicle. I froze on the spot, then walked home Numbly. The first time I did not tell my parents at all (they found out from friends mom who was with me). The Second time I did. For some reason I felt guilty. I cannot emphasize the importance of preparing your child age appropriately for these situations and removing and sense of stigma. So proud of this young lady but will be worried until he is caught. These people don't stop. They escalate. Please contact DC got. About their free security camera system for your homes. You can aim them at the front walk/sidewalk and they would be incredibly helpful for putting g together

[Anonymous]

Sorry. For putting together the pieces for something like this. May God help all of us stop this terrible man.

[Anonymous]

Any updates on this story? Any more info from the police? It sounds terrible but I have been hoping it would turn out to be false...