The Fishers Police Department (FPD) is doing something I do not recall the department every doing before – trying to stop false rumors that begin spreading around the community.
FPD posted a statement on its social media accounts regarding rumors going around Fishers about a reported attempted child abduction at the Fishers Target last weekend. After investigating these reports, no evidence of an attempted abduction was found.
“On Sunday, March 3rd, (FPD) received a report from a citizen who said a woman pulled on her passenger side door handle after she loaded her child in the car,” per the FPD social media post. Detectives reviewed surveillance video and found no evidence anyone was being followed in the store “and it didn’t seem they were there to harm children.”
Police say they located and spoke with the people involved, and “it appears the two women mistook this vehicle for their own. However, evidence suggests the subjects belong to a group traveling the U.S., begging and committing thefts/frauds.”
Authorities say there is no indication this group has ever attempted to abduct anyone.
The FPD post ends with the following statement:
“As always, stay diligent; if you see something, say something. Be cautious of anyone asking or begging for money.”
It is essential to be vigilant and not give money to anyone you don’t know. If you feel threatened or see suspicious activity, it’s always better to report it to the authorities. The Fishers Police Department has resources to assist those legitimately in need.”
The Fishers Police Department is just beginning its “Rumor Control.” It is always good to stomp out rumors and present the facts.