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How to Recognize a Kidnapping
Edited by H tO ThE aYleY, Sondra C, Flickety, Lillian May and 1 other
Unfortunately, kidnappings are on the rise in the U.S. and many other countries as well. A majority of the time, it happens right under people's noses! Don't be quick to make assumptions but make sure no child should be taken away.
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EditSteps
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1Realize kidnappings can take place in many scenarios. It could be in a grocery store, or maybe a large shopping mall. You should always beware!Ad -
2Observe the person you suspect to be the kidnapper and the child as well. This can be important as you may be asked what they looked like later on. -
3Stay a few feet away from them, and act like you are just walking around. -
4Listen to their dialogue. Obviously, if the woman/man keeps insisting on the child to come with them, it's most likely a kidnapping. -
5Watch to see if they take the child. If the child looks frightened or screams, you must get help! Even if the child doesn't look scared, they may not know this person may be hurting them. -
6Notify a security guard or call the police immediately! This can't wait. -
7Stay close to the pair and make sure they don't get away. Yell out and let everyone know this person is trying to kidnap a little child.Ad
EditTips
- Go over safety rules if you have any kids and teach them not to speak to strangers, take candy from them, etc.
- Teach children that strangers could also be people who live next door, or members of a family. Teach them not to go with anyone without your approval, or walk away from you in any store.
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EditWarnings
- Don't take this whole thing overboard, just be aware to the situations around you.
- As mentioned in the intro, do not be quick to make assumptions! It could be very embarrassing to see that the "kidnapper" was actually the child's mother or father.
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