Milam County authorities investigating three separate attempted child abductions
MILAM COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – The Milam County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the community about three possible child abductions that occurred on Thursday, Feb. 15.
Milam County Sheriff Mike Clore said two incidents were reported near Thorndale Independent School District and the other was reported near Milano Independent School District.
Authorities received two calls regarding vehicles following students walking home in Thorndale. In one of the reported incidents, the vehicle had a man and a woman inside, both described as being Hispanic. The pair were in what is described as a white Honda Accord. The other incident in Thorndale involved a Hispanic man in a vehicle of an unknown description. None of the students being followed were taken.
In Milano, the vehicle was believed to be driven by a man in a blue pickup truck. That driver was described as tan with no facial hair and reportedly told the female student to get in the vehicle or else be forced in. Officials say the student ran off toward an adjacent railroad track, and the vehicle then left the scene.
At this time, the Milam County Sheriff’s Office and all partner agencies in the area will increase their presence at all county schools on Friday, Feb. 16.
Parents are urged to educate their children about being aware of their surroundings and to run away or call 9-1-1 if approached by someone they do not know.
Sheriff Clore said, “The safety of all Milam County children is our priority and this office will increase patrols near schools for the time being.”
Clore also reminded the community to alert the authorities of anything or anyone they believe is acting suspiciously. Anyone with information about these incidents can call the Sheriff’s Office at 254-697-7033 or call Crime Stoppers at 254-697-8477.
