Child in Dülmen: suspicious promise ensures alarm mood!

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On January 8, 2025, a man in Dülmen spoke to a boy. The Coesfeld police clarify the incident and gives security tips.
On January 8, 2025, a man in Dülmen spoke to a boy. The Coesfeld police clarify the incident and gives security tips. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

On January 9, 2025, numerous users on social media reported on a worrying incident in Dülmen, which had occurred the day before. A man spoke on a boy on his way home around 4:30 p.m. and offered him to take him with him. The boy rejected the offer and ran away while the man also removed from the spot. According to the WN.de confirmed the district police authority Coesfeld that the police were registered and criminal police investigations were initiated.

Although the incident in social media was discussed as a "attempted child abduction", the police made it clear that there was no such kidnapping. The boy had behaved in an exemplary manner and the closer circumstances of the response remain unclear. In view of this event, the police recommend that children sensitize children to deal with strangers without fueling exaggerated fear. This applies in particular to the following behaviors:

recommendations for parents and children

  • don't get involved in a conversation.
  • escape the situation as soon as possible.
  • invigorated places or shops.
  • ask people in the area for help.
  • Call the police as soon as possible.

The police encouraged the population to report suspected cases immediately. Interested parties can reach the district police authority of Coesfeld on 02541-14-290 to -292 or by fax at 02541-14-195. Further information is on the website of the police Coesfeld.Polizei.nrw available.

In the context of these events, it is important that parents and supervisors are aware of the risks that children can take in dealing with strangers. According to a study of child's ranking, the majority of the kidnapping by relatives or acquaintances, only 25 % are done by strangers. In most cases, kidnaps that are carried out by strangers concern male perpetrators.

prevention of child slides

The Anwalt.de gives helpful information on the prevention of childhood draft should consider. This includes, among other things, that children should not be in public and should follow strict rules in dealing with strangers. It is also advisable to define common code words to stop children before uninvited contact.

awareness and awareness of such topics are crucial to increase the safety of children in everyday life. An open conversation about dangers and adequate behavior can help protect children from threatening situations.

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