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Warning to parents, teachers sensitized: man in Bavarian town offered sweets to children

2024-03-07T15:16:28.687Z

Highlights: Warning to parents, teachers sensitized: man in Bavarian town offered sweets to children. Ingolstadt criminal police immediately begin investigations and give tips on how to behave. Police warn parents - and ask them not to take part in speculation online. Police would like to thank the courageous witness who observed the incident and noted the license plate number of the suspect's vehicle. If you see anything suspicious, you should immediately inform the local police, who will work intensively to investigate and resolve such incidents.



As of: March 7, 2024, 4:02 p.m

By: Felix Herz

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An unknown man offers sweets to children in Großmehring.

The Ingolstadt criminal police immediately begin investigations and give tips on how to behave.

Großmehring – A worrying incident occurred on Thursday morning on Donaustrasse in Großmehring.

A previously unknown man offered children sweets.

The children, irritated by the stranger's behavior, quickly sought the protection of their nearby relatives.

An attentive witness who observed the incident confronted the man, who was now in his vehicle, about his behavior.

The man admitted to offering the children candy.

Criminal police provide “respondents” and investigate any connections

The Ingolstadt criminal police were immediately informed about the incident and started an investigation.

That same morning, officers from Commissariat 1 of the Ingolstadt criminal police visited the “claimant” at his home address to question him urgently about his suspicious behavior towards children.

Children in Großmehring are approached with sweets by a stranger.

A courageous witness informs the police, who are now investigating and raising awareness among the population.

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It is currently being examined whether there are connections to similar cases.

The teachers at the local primary school were fully informed and made aware of the incident.

The police would like to thank the courageous witness who observed the incident and noted the license plate number of the suspect's vehicle.

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Police warn parents - and ask them not to take part in speculation online

In this context, the Ingolstadt criminal police provide important behavioral tips: Parents should make their children aware of the dangers of traveling with strangers.

If you see anything suspicious, you should immediately inform the local police, who will work intensively to investigate and resolve such incidents.

Speculation on social media or cell phone groups (WhatsApp etc.) should be avoided.

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Source: merkur

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