Thursday, May 4, 2017

Child bundled into car after having a hood placed over head in kidnapping in Sydney

A child had a hood placed over their head and were bundled into a car, before they narrowly managed to escape, in a terrifying kidnapping attempt this week.

The incident occurred in Sydney’s inner west, at around 8am on Monday.

Further adding to parents’ worries, a primary school student was also approached in a nearby area on Tuesday morning, the Daily Telegraph reports.

While police do not believe the incidents are linked, parents are being warned to be on high alert for anyone acting suspicious.

Sydney Secondary College (pictured), in Leichhardt, circulated a note to parents warning of the two attempted kidnappingsSydney Secondary College, in Leichhardt, circulated a note to parents warning them of the incidents.

‘In once case a secondary student had a hood placed on their head and was pushed into a car. Luckily they were able to escape,’ the note began.

All class teachers will be speaking to our students about stranger danger tomorrow.

‘Please speak with your child/ren in regards to remaining vigilant and aware when travelling to and from school, as well as not speaking with strangers if approached.’

Police are currently investigating both incidents, a spokesperson for police media said…

MORE + Source: Sydney schoolchild narrowly escapes attempted kidnapping | Daily Mail Online


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