WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – Parents are being reminded to stay alert and take simple precautions to help keep their children safe after an eight-year-old girl was grabbed by a stranger in a west Wichita neighborhood on Saturday.
Joseph Schillaci, a personal protection expert, says abductions by strangers are rare, but that does not mean families should let their guard down. He says situational awareness is key and encourages parents to always know where their children are and what is happening around them.
Schillaci says if children are heading outside, parents should make sure they are not alone and are with someone they trust. He also recommends talking with kids about safety and reminding them to always tell a trusted adult where they are going…