DON'T circulate "kidnap" postings: Police

The police are aware that postings are still being circulated online regarding young children being purportedly led away by strangers in public places.

In response to queries from MediaCorp News, the police said they are investigating these postings.

The police urge members of public to refrain from re-posting or further circulating these messages as this may cause unnecessary alarm.

Members of public are urged to call 999 immediately if they come across such encounters or spot someone behaving suspiciously.

Parents and caregivers of children should also take the following measures to prevent their children from becoming victims of crime:


-- ensure young children are accompanied at all times


-- do not leave children out of your sight


-- teach children not to follow strangers and


-- inform the school or childcare centre if you have arranged for another person to fetch your child home.

Childcare centres and pre-schools are advised to ensure that only the rightful parents or appointed guardians are allowed to come in contact with their children.

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