Unknown man in Vienna: Children should be enticed to come along!

Unknown man in Vienna: Children should be enticed to come along!

There is great concern in Vienna about a mysterious man who is trying to pressure elementary school children to come along. Loud exxpress.at A total of three incidents were reported between February 8th and 13th. The unknown man grabbed children's arms to get them to take a ride, and he is said to have already become violent. The affected locations are in Vienna-Neubau, particularly in Mondscheingasse, Siebensterngasse (near a playground) and Burggasse (near the Volkstheater).

As a result, the elementary school in Stiftgasse immediately sent a warning letter to parents describing a particularly worrying incident. One student reported that a man grabbed him to make him go home with him. Fortunately, the child managed to free himself and escape. Therefore, the police not only intensified patrols in the area, but also informed all schools about the situation. How noen.at reported that the investigations are in close contact with the educational institutions, with parents being encouraged to report suspicious observations immediately.

The warnings recommend talking to children about appropriate reactions in such situations. It is advisable to shout loudly, break away, flee immediately and tell a trusted adult. These measures are intended to help children act more safely and consciously in the future.