Alarm in Wels and Wilhering: Children warned about dubious strangers!

Alarm in Wels and Wilhering: Children warned about dubious strangers!

Alarming reports from Upper Austria: Worrying incidents have occurred in Wels and Wilhering in which students were approached by strangers. According to reports from OE24 Two students aged 9 and 10 said that a trio of two men and a woman tried to lure them into a black car with a 100 euro note. This happened while she was on her way to school, which has alarmed the community and parents.

In response to these incidents, the municipality of Wilhering warned on its Facebook page: “Important information for all parents and legal guardians”. She reported on similar speeches in front of the Schönering elementary school and the after-school care center, and emphasized that they work closely with the police and the schools. The community appealed to parents to explain to their children not to go with strangers and to report any unusual situations to the police immediately. Also out Today It is confirmed that the police have increased controls and are present in both uniform and plain clothes during drop-off and pick-up times.

Investigations and prevention measures

The police have launched an investigation to determine whether these were actually kidnapping attempts. However, the descriptions of the perpetrators in the various cases vary, which is why the authorities are currently clarifying whether there was a threat in each case. The mayor and police make it clear that every report will be taken seriously and encourage the public to be vigilant.

In addition, plans to increase the police presence in Schönering are already in progress. “Be vigilant and pay attention to unusual situations,” the municipality emphasizes in its warnings. The urgent message to parents is clear: educating children about how to interact with strangers is of the utmost importance in this tense situation.