Melaka police have issued a statement confirming that they are investigating allegations involving a boy who was nearly kidnapped by a man in a white van while cycling home in Kampung Paya Ikan.
According to The Sun, Melaka Tengah police chief ACP Christopher Patit said the report was lodged by the 12-year-old victim, a primary school student from Jalan Datuk Palembang, on the same day the incident allegedly occurred which was 15 August.
“I confirm that police received a report of the incident, which allegedly took place at around 5 PM on 15 August. Police are still investigating the validity of the claim,” he said.
“However, the incident did not happen at school, as widely circulated on social media. It occurred while the victim was cycling home from a shop,” he clarified.
He added that based on current findings, investigations suggest there was no attempted kidnapping, and that the individuals in the alleged van had no interaction with the child.
He strongly advised the public not to speculate, as it could cause unnecessary panic, especially among parents. Nonetheless, he reminded the public to remain vigilant and to ensure their children’s safety to prevent any untoward incidents.
Recently, social media platforms, including WhatsApp, were abuzz with claims that a masked adult man in a white van had attempted to abduct a primary school student along Jalan Datuk Palembang. It was also reported that the child managed to escape before his parents filed a police report.
Stay tuned for more updates.
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