SUMMARY: Suspicious Person
CASE#: 24WM000807
On April 25, 2024 at approximately 6:45 PM, Wilmington Police responded to a report of possible attempted child abduction that had occurred in the parking lot of Twin Valley Elementary School. During the investigation it was found that the initial reports which included a description of a possible suspect vehicle could not be substantiated. Information from video surveillance of the area where the incident is alleged to have occurred does not indicate that a child abduction attempt had occurred.
Wilmington Police Department continues to investigate and review evidence related to this incident.
There is no information at this time that indicates there is an increase in risk to the public. Wilmington Police Department would remind those with children to; avoid posting identifying information or photos of your kids online, set boundaries about the places your kids go, supervise them in places like malls, movie theaters, parks, public bathrooms, parking lots, or while fundraising door to door and never leave kids alone in a car or stroller, even for a minute.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Wilmington Police Department at 802-464-8593.