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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — An adult tried to lure, grab, or take a child without permission.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Safe place. Call 112. Note car and face. Stay with child. Believe them.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Child reports grab, van slow follow, offered money to leave.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Screaming struggle near school gate.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Many attempts use authority tricks — lost puppy, parent sent me.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Immediate report helps police pattern-match serial attempts.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Enter shop or crowd — lock door if shopkeeper knows child.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 — attempt in progress or just occurred.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Photograph or note plate if safe from distance.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Ask child exact words offender used — record verbatim.
When and how to get professional help.
All abduction attempts need police report — offender may target others.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Secure child and report — pursuit is police role.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Child abduction attempt, location, description, vehicle.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Childline 1098 for support resources.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT blame child for talking to stranger — focus on safety.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT post unverified photos social media before police.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If the child escaped they do not need to report
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Police need reports to patrol area and prevent successful abduction next time.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Offender continues because incident unreported.
Other scenarios in the same family.
Child drank cleaner
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A child swallowed bleach, sanitizer, kerosene, perfume, or nail polish remover.
Child in hot car
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A child is locked inside a car in heat — temperature rising fast.
Cord strangulation
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A child is tangled in window blind cord, dupatta, or rope around neck.
Child took medicine
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A child swallowed adult pills, too much syrup, or unknown medicine.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Medical if bruises or drugged drink suspected.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Trauma counseling referral through police or child services.