The Metz public prosecutor's office, contacted by Le Parisien, announces that an investigation has been opened after an attempted kidnapping of a child under the age of twelve that occurred on Wednesday, in Pouilly, south of Metz (Moselle).
According to several testimonies, reported by France 3 Grand Est, a man and a woman traveling in a dark gray Renault Modus car attempted to approach a 12-year-old child in the street and make him get into their vehicle. .
The events occurred on Wednesday, around 6:30 p.m.
An alert issued in the evening
In the evening, an alert was issued via the “Panneaupocket” mobile application in the town, as well as in neighboring towns: “Possible kidnapping attempt in Pouilly.
The gendarmerie has been notified and is in contact with the town hall.”
“Stay vigilant.
Do not hesitate to report any suspicious behavior immediately by dialing 17,” continues the alert, received before 10 p.m.
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The investigation was entrusted to the Metz gendarmerie.