New information has been released by the Milam County Sheriff’s Office amid an investigation into three possible attempted child abductions. Based on information provided by the Thorndale Police Department, the Milam County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of suspicious activity and the possible attempted abductions of Milam County youth.
Further investigation found that one of the incidents occurred last Tuesday at a Thorndale convenience store. In this instance, the teenage driver believed she was being followed, and Thorndale Police believed someone could be trying to abduct the teen. A separate incident involving similar vehicles then occurred Thursday evening. Thorndale Police notified the Sheriff ’s Office who then became involved in the investigation.
Milam County deputies learned of another possible incident in Milano, also on Thursday evening. The incident was believed to be perpetrated by a tan male in a blue pickup. That driver was said to have told a female student to get in the vehicle or else be forced in. The student then ran off, at which time the truck fled the scene.
Out of an abundance of caution, Milam County Sheriff Mike Clore elected to put out the information so as to alert the public to possible dangers. Clore reiterated that, based on the information at hand and with public safety in mind, his office and all partner agencies would increase patrols at all Milam County school campuses for the time being.
Parents are urged to educate their children about being aware of their surroundings and to run away or call 911 if approached by someone they do not know. Clore also reminded the community to alert the authorities to anything or anyone they believe to be suspicious.
Anyone with information about these incidents can call the Sheriff’s Office at 254-697-7033 or call Crime Stoppers at 254-697-8477.
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