Sweetness offer at school in Steinhagen: police warn parents!

Sweetness offer at school in Steinhagen: police warn parents!

Pestalozzistraße, 33803 Steinhagen, Deutschland - Gütersloh (ots) - alarm mood in Steinhagen! In the past few weeks there has been a wave of worrying reports about an older man who allegedly wanted to lure children at primary school on Pestalozzistraße with sweets. Parents and teachers are understandably in turmoil and react immediately: On Friday (November 8th), the authorities received another call for help from frightened parents who had heard of an incident in which the man had noticed.

The police took this note seriously and immediately started the investigation. But the discovery was surprising! The alleged candy provider turned out to be a harmless relative of a student who in no way acted in any way. The excitement was unfounded - the older gentleman just spoke to children unsuspectingly, without bad intentions. Nevertheless, the Situation remains tense, and parents are asked to provide their children sensitively about such topics.

sensitization of the children is crucial!

The police encourage parents to speak to their children openly and sensitively. Children should know that in case of doubt they can ask for help if they feel uncomfortable. It is important that you remain capable of acting without panic. Investigations into the suspicious incidents continue to run, whereby the police clarify that speaking is valuable about such topics and can strengthen children without fueling fears.