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The attempted child kidnapping report in Orange Walk which we told you about last night, may be just a big misunderstanding. According to police, a 15 year old girl and an 8 year old girl were heading home on Tuesday evening around 4:00, when they saw a man behind them and another in the bushes. The girls thought the men were following them, but so far police say that doesn't seem to be the case. There was no physical contact nor was there any kind of conversation between the men and the girls. Here is what police had to say.

ACP Joseph Myvette - Head of NCIB
"According to the report is that an 8 year old female accompanied by a 15 year old walking in Trial Farm Village on Plum Street towards their home when they observed someone walking behind them, a male person of Hispanic descent was walking behind them. As a result they got scared and ran off towards their home which in the process they observed another person who was closer to their home inside the bushes. Police did launch an investigation into this matter; so far a statement was recorded from the 8 year old in the presence of her mother. I must say it is a good thing that the children were alert but the investigation has not disclosed any offense committed as at no point were approached by either of those persons. However the matter is still being looked at in an effort to try and identify who this person was walking behind them."

As you heard, police will still look into the case and try to locate the men as described by the 8 year old girl. Again, police applauded the kids for being alert and running away. Children are advised to do the same when they feel threatened.