Thursday, October 25, 2012
Do your kids know what to do if a stranger approaches them?
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
Police urge parents to make sure kids know what to do if they are approached by a stranger. A Bethlehem boy did exactly the right thing in a case reported Tuesday night on West Broad Street. He said "no" and ran home when a suspicious man tried to lure him into a car. Police ask: Are you prepared? Have you had these difficult talks with your children? If not, please consider it. Here are some tips on what to tell them. Tips for Keeping Kids Aware and Safe Parents are now encouraged to avoid using the term “stranger danger.” It tends to induce fear. In addition, statistics show that it is more often someone the child knows, rather than a stranger, who inflicts harm. Besides, there are many ways an adult can convince a child s/he is not a…
Friday, January 27, 2012
Berks-Lehigh Regional Police still seek the public's assistance in Upper Macungie case.
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Friday, January 27, 2012
Berks-Lehigh Regional Police said Friday they, with the public's assistance, have identified a suspect in a possible child luring case in Upper Macungie Township. The incident occurred Wednesday at approximately 4 p.m. in the area of Warba Drive and Chapmans Road in Upper Macungie Township. Police say two girls were approached by a male and were asked to go with him. Police say the suspect is a white male approximately 30 years old, 5’ 7", with a heavy build and gray/brown hair wearing a black Steelers sweater with yellow striping. Police say this incident remains under investigation. Investigators are asking that anyone that may have observed the incident to contact the police department at 610-683-8740.
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
Berks-Lehigh Police say the incident occurred Wednesday in the area of Warba Drive and Chapmans Road in Upper Macungie Township.
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
Berks-Lehigh Regional Police say they continue to investigate a possible child luring incident that occurred Wednesday at approximately 4:00 p.m. in the area of Warba Drive and Chapmans Road in Upper Macungie Township. Police say two girls were approached by a male and were asked to go with him. The male was described as: Police say the suspect is a white male approximately 30 years old, 5’ 7", with a heavy build and gray/brown hair wearing a black Steelers sweater with yellow striping. Police say this incident remains under investigation. Investigators are asking that anyone that may have any information to contact the police department at 610-683-8740. Callers may also use the department’s anonymous tip line at 610-683-8740 and select …
40.56458
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Berks-Lehigh Regional Police Substation
37 Grim Rd, Breinigsville, PA
/articles/police-seek-child-luring-suspect
1646960
/locations/6264437
Carl W
10:09 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012
As "95%" of all forms of child abuse.....molestation, physical & mental abuse, kidnapping, sexual deviancy, etc,......... comes from relatives, the very people they should be able to trust in the most, and close family friends, let's also teach them to deal with that (like, tell teachers & school officials). Statistics: Center for Missing & Exploited Children, & U. S. Dept. of Justice. more ›