PALACIOS, Texas – The Palacios Police Department is investigating an attempted abduction of a child.
It happened on Tuesday, July 11 as the child was leaving vacation bible school at St. Anthony of Padua, police said.
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Officers are looking for a middle aged, Hispanic woman in her 40s or 50s with grey, shoulder length hair.
The child was approached as the vacation bible school dismissed. She was offered candy and Sea World tickets, police said.
The child was able to get away safely and notify an adult.
The Palacios Police Department said two females have been seen in the Palacios area for the last week, walking and selling ice cream and/or candy to lure children.
Parents should take time to remind their children of these safety tips:
1. Do not talk to strangers.
2. Be aware of your surroundings (example: Don’t focus your attention on your cellphone while walking home from school. Walk with your head up, looking at your surroundings).
3. Stick together. There is safety in numbers.
4. Practice basic self-defense. A swift kick to the shins or private parts, along with a loud scream, will help get the attention of people in the area.
5. If you’re at home alone, lock your doors.
6. If something happens to you, report it immediately.
For any emergency, please contact local law enforcement.