On Tuesday March 6, 2012 at 4PM, Officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Superior Street for a reported abduction of a child. On arrival Officers interviewed an 11 yr old boy who stated the girl he was walking home with had been abducted by an unknown older lady. The 11 year old provided a suspect and vehicle description to Officers. Officers immediately began investigating the incident and obtained the girls name from teachers at Sturgeon Bay Middle School. Officers proceeded over to her residence and found that the girls grandmother had picked her up. Officers are glad the situation ended with everyone being safe. Officers remind all parents to talk to your children and rehearse situations just like this. The following are tips, which should be reminded to your children:
- Always TAKE A FRIEND with you when walking, biking, or standing at the bus stop. Make sure you know your bus number and which bus to ride.
- Say NO if anyone you don’t know or a person who makes you feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused offers a ride. Do NOT accept a ride from anyone unless I have told you it is OK to do so in each instance.
- Quickly get away and yell, “THIS PERSON IS NOT MY MOTHER/FATHER/GUARDIAN” if anyone tries to take you somewhere or is following you. If anyone tries to grab you, make a scene and every effort to get away by kicking, screaming, and resisting.
- NEVER LEAVE SCHOOL GROUNDS before the regular school day ends. Always check with the office before leaving school early.
- NEVER take shortcuts or walk through alleys to get to or from school faster. We will talk about which way to go to and from school. Remind me if activities you participate in cause you to leave earlier or arrive home later than usual. Remember to call me once you have arrived home.
