Attempted child abduction at AMK Hub on 18 March
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Damn scary.
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Originally posted by dragg:
coz everything is allegedly only. there is no proof of a crime being committed.
I see the police keep warning us abt terrorist attack when there no proof of such crime being committed yet. Yet why the police keep warning us? If there a possiblity of such thing, I think the police such at least issue a warning to the general public, been to alot of country, their police dept will issue a warning if they believe that there a possibility of such thing. But of cos the police might felt that this might reflect badly on them or hopefully not that they have instruction from someone higher to censorship the news becos it involve in FT. -
Another kidnap attempt? Man holds onto handle of my son's stroller at Northpoint
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Originally posted by QX179R:Another kidnap attempt? Man holds onto handle of my son's stroller at Northpoint
Damn scary.
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dun bring babies or prams out anymore lah, so conjested oredi everywhere, some more not safe
*siam*
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maybe they want to chop baby up......for some kind of china soup kambing which is good for the complexion etc etc...
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Originally posted by charlize:
Damn scary.
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Police investigating alleged child kidnapping attempts
The police are investigating a slew of online reports about alleged child kidnapping attempts in Singapore.
Four allegations were reported by anxious parents on the Internet in the past two week. The reports detailed how men and women had tried to lure children away or manhandle them or their strollers.
A police spokesman told The Straits Times that all reports are being taken seriously, and that officers are appealing for information.
He said the police will spare no effort to ascertain the veracity of these claims. He also advised the public not to be alarmed.
In the latest incident, a Facebook user said a Chinese woman had tried to abduct her five-year-old niece near a Bukit Panjang community centre.
On Tuesday, another Facebook user said a Chinese man tried to abduct her young son at Northpoint mall in Yishun.
The mother said the man grabbed one handle of the stroller while she was looking at a baby spa at the mall. Her maid was holding onto the other handle.
He left only after she turned and glared at him, she said.
Last Friday, a grandmother told the police that a woman had tried to lure her 10-year-old grandson into a van outside his school in Simei Street 5.
The woman said she had mistaken the boy for someone else after the grandmother confronted her.
In the last incident, Ms Allison Goon posted on Facebook on March 18 that a woman had tried to abduct her son at Ang Mo Kio Hub by taking his hand and leading him away.
The woman claimed to have mistaken the boy for another when confronted.
Parents and caregivers can ensure that children are kept safe with these safety tips:
- Ensure that their children are accompanied at all times and not let out of sight
- Teach children not to follow strangers.
- Childcare centres and pre-schools are advised to ensure that only the rightful parents or appointed guardians of children are allowed to come into contact with them.
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got one revealed to be hoax.
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Don't circulate "kidnap" postings, police urge
SINGAPORE: The police are aware that postings are still being circulated online regarding young children being purportedly led away by strangers in public places.
In response to queries from MediaCorp News, the police said they are investigating these postings.
The police urge members of public to refrain from re-posting or further circulating these messages as this may cause unnecessary alarm.
Members of public are urged to call 999 immediately if they come across such encounters or spot someone behaving suspiciously.
Parents and caregivers of children should also take the following measures to prevent their children from becoming victims of crime:
-- ensure young children are accompanied at all times
-- do not leave children out of your sight
-- teach children not to follow strangers and
-- inform the school or childcare centre if you have arranged for another person to fetch your child home.
Childcare centres and pre-schools are advised to ensure that only the rightful parents or appointed guardians are allowed to come in contact with their children.
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No cases of kidnapping or abduction so far, say police
SINGAPORE: Police said there are no cases of kidnapping or abductions so far, following investigations.
Police said on Saturday that they're aware that postings are still being circulated online, alleging that young children have been led away by strangers in public places.
They've urged the public to refrain from re-posting or further circulating unsubstantiated information as this may cause unnecessary alarm.
Police said anyone who comes across such encounters or spot someone behaving suspiciously should call 999 immediately.
They've advised parents and caregivers to protect their children from becoming victims of crime.
They should ensure that young children are accompanied at all times.
Parents and caregivers should not leave the child out of sight and should teach the child not to follow strangers.
They should inform the school or childcare centre if they've arranged for someone else to fetch the child.
Police have also advised childcare centres and pre-schools to ensure that only the rightful parents or appointed guardians are allowed to come in contact with their children.
Police said kidnapping is a very serious offence in Singapore and carries the death penalty or life imprisonment.
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i think tts why some parents put a leash on their child(ren)
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aiyo....reminds me of the time when folks believed kids heads were needed when constructing bridges
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Originally posted by Boyboyb:
aiyo....reminds me of the time when folks believed kids heads were needed when constructing bridges
It is what, that's why the benjamin sheares bridge is till standing tall today.
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so sad that it is now become so unsafe even for children
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Police investigating 5 persons for spreading false kidnapping info
SINGAPORE: Five individuals (men and women) are helping police with investigations regarding the posting of unsubstantiated information via the internet and SMS on children being abducted and kidnapped.
The police stressed that there has been no reported case in which a child was actually abducted or kidnapped.
It investigated seven police reports between 19 and 31 March and has established that none of the seven cases are related.
There is also no evidence to suggest criminal intent behind any of these encounters.
The alleged kidnap attempts were said to have taken place in Tampines, Pasir Ris, Simei and Ang Mo Kio.
Police have warned that transmitting false messages is an offence under the law - under Section 45 of the Telecommunications Act - and anyone who spreads false information in order to cause fear and alarm, or to incite offences against a class or community of persons, could be jailed up to three years, fined or both.
Police said it takes all reports of abduction and kidnapping very seriously and spares no effort in such investigations.
Parents, guardians or caregivers of young children should call 999 or make a police report for police to take immediate action.
Assistant Commissioner Ng Guat Ting, the police's director of public affairs, said, "Sharing tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of crime is good community spirit and is strongly encouraged.
"However, circulating false information is not only irresponsible, it is an offence. It will not only slow down and hinder Police investigation into true reports and offences but worst still, generate unnecessary public alarm, causing fear and panic in the community."
There have been numerous postings on social media recently alleging that young children have been led away by strangers in public places.
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last time also have ah...
Simi chain emails nor... also beri popular in spreading false info...
like de simi zouk HIV needle de... dunno hoooooowwww many years ago started, but last year still popular...
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Originally posted by ^Acid^ aka s|aO^eH~:
like de simi zouk HIV needle de... dunno hoooooowwww many years ago started, but last year still popular...
sibei old school
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now they lim kopi at matachu loh.
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Originally posted by Honeybunz:
how come you laugh at scary thing one? O_ODamn stressed.
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175 posts since Mar '12
maybe they want to chop baby up......for some kind of china soup kambing which is good for the complexion etc etc..
Gruesome Human Body Capsules from China Stir Korea
China's Health Ministry has promised to investigate recent claims that capsules filled with powdered human flesh are being produced in the country's northeast region and smuggled into Korea.
However, Chinese health ministry spokesperson Deng Haihua stressed that Chinese law requires medical facilities to properly dispose of infant and fetal remains and prohibits any type of trade in human remains.
