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Friday 9 May 2014

Chilling CCTV captures moment man attempted to lead toddler away from his mum

These chilling images show the moment a man appears to lead a toddler away from his mother in a busy shopping centre. In shocking CCTV footage, the young family can be seen walking through the shopping centre in Derby, East Midlands. At one point (far left), the unnamed mother walks very slightly ahead of her child - and seconds later a man wearing a dark jacket and a cap appears. He then approaches the 22-month-old (second left) as the child follows his mother into a store. The man then appears to try and persuade the child to walk off with him (second right). But the unnamed mother turns around (right) and challenges the man, who then seems to apologize and walk off. 

Police are now appealing for witnesses to this shocking incident - which took place on Thursday morning. Continue...



 
Shocking CCTV footage of a man appearing to try and lead a toddler away in a busy shopping centre has emerged. In this frame, the boy (circled) can be seen walking away from his mother (right)

The mother walks in front of the boy and a man (pictured in the far right of this frame) approaches the child
The man approaches the child (left) before appearing to talk the boy and attempting to lead him away (right)
 
The man, described as white and aged about 60, appears to speak with the child before taking his hand
The man holds the boy's hand and appears to walk away with the child in the opposite direction

Perhaps sensing what is happening behind her, the mother turns (left) and sees the man walking off with her 22-month-old boy (right)

The mother walks up to the man (left) - who then seems to apologise to her and walk away (right)

Police are now questioning a man following the incident - which took place on Thursday morning


Detective Chief Inspector Nick Lamb, of Derbys Police, said:
'This was a very isolated and extremely unusual incident and we are very keen to speak to the person shown in the images. Although we do not know the intentions of the man involved, I would urge parents or those with young children to always be mindful of their safety, especially in crowded places.'
Anyone who recognises the man is asked to contact Derbyshire Police.

Culled from UK Daily Mail

76 comments:

Okoro said...

Thank God his plan failed..

Alloy Chikezie said...

So it doesn't happen in Nigeria alone! SMH


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Unknown said...

Linda u know see miracle wey soulE do? Wey him prophecies 4 person say after 1wk God will do sometin new in his life? N true true d man word come to pass? Abeg find am come ooo u dey miss? Dorofind

Unknown said...

Chaii! Tnk God o We need cctv here in Nigeria

Joyc teddybear
Linda I wanna see desmond eliot o

Unknown said...

Hmmmmm only God knws his intention,see as tech. D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥♈̷̴̩ mak brain,it would hav been anoda gist if the CCtv was nt in dat shopping centre,tank God the boy is safe.DoroJesus.

Unknown said...

Oh.dat man sud thank his stars he is nt a Nigerian,dem 4 don burn am down

Unknown said...

This is d more reason y we all need to be careful nw. A lot of things are happening, d world is becoming bad.. ow would a senseable man do dat if nt cuz he is up to something

Anonymous said...

God save the man no be niaja

Angie said...

That's true; one has to be very careful going into a crowded place with kids; they should always be in front where you can see them, if you must take them with...
I usually don't go to the mall with my kids; only once in a while, unless out for lunch or dinner..

That man in that footage looks too old to be a kidnapper; MIGHT be the grandfather not in good terms with the daughter/daughter in - law.

*My R1.50c comment *

Anonymous said...

hmmm, if na naija, tire n fire for don round him neck since....we for get dis CCTV for naija na plenty, so as to monitor those BOKOS

Anonymous said...

Ok #bright bravo#

Unknown said...

This is what civilized countries do about crimes, attempted or not!!
Not to wait for it to spiral out of control and start screaming " Dairis God o"

vivian obey said...

Hmmm,I don't knw wot to say abt dis issue.but parent shld take care nd be careful with their children

BONARIO NNAGS said...

Thank God he didn't succeed.

~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

Unknown said...

Even in abroad? If its in our country now, de'll burn d man to ashes.

Unknown said...

Hehe! So its everywhere now

Unknown said...

Nawa.He wan thief d child.

Anonymous said...

Chai... Chai.... Diaris God o.

Anonymous said...

OMG! This is so typical Britain and its long history of paedophiles and the abuse/murder of minors. This incident is reminiscent of the James bulgar case, where an innocent 2 yrs old was lend away from his mother by two boys ( 11 and 12 yrs old) to his tragic death. I hope this paedophile is found before another baby is killed.

Anonymous said...

If na naija e no mean O°˚˚˚. Diarigod O°˚˚˚
$$k@y$$

Anonymous said...

Technology....these oyinbo people are the best and there is no doubt about that. I wish Nigeria would have CCTV installed all over the place with a view to stemming crime in our dear country. We still have a long way to go sha.....Ahhhhhh Nigeria, Nigerians, Africa, Africans.....make una wake up oooo

Anonymous said...

The mom should have strapped that child in his stroller... Why push an empty stroller in a crowded place?? Thank God he did not succeed... Fucking pedophile... *Kelly CRUSH*

Gaia said...

@Angie Cape... "too old to be a kidnapper"? Like seriously???

Angie said...

Nne, na ELECTRICITY matter!

Angie said...

CCTV cameras with which electricity?

Amarachukwu. said...

Thank God his plans failed...

★★PRINCE CHARMING™★★ said...

How I wish we had CCTV everywhere over here too, only God knows what those cameras would have captured.

Unknown said...

As for me, I cant even let a stranger carry my kid in public, talk more of leaving him behind. Ppl re wicked

Anonymous said...

Some countries do have them

Anonymous said...

This is worth Nigeria is Lagging...No Reliable CCTV services to get rid of these bastards #BH
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BLESSED SISTER NOELLA said...

NO END TO THE CRAZINESS WHAT DOES THIS OLD MAN WANT TO DO WITH THIS BABY FOR GOODNESS SAKE? IF IT IS NIJA MAYBE MONEY RITUALS..BUT IN THE UK FOR CRYING OUT LOUD..I REALLY HATE TO THINK....

Unknown said...

tnk God he didt succeed

Anonymous said...

His really lucky is not in Nigeria... See photos of Prince William spotted flying Economy Class

Unknown said...

Giant of African as we are called yet nothing meaningful. Is CCTV so expensive dat we can't afford to mount them in some strategic points? We hv to much money only to b looted used to sponsor Evil. You! Mr man what do you think u wl say now that will conceive us? Nothing! D havoc is done! If u can get us CCTV to correct d damage caused by u people than some might vote for u come 2015.

Anonymous said...

Hmmm! Nawao, dis issues αя̩ε̲̣ getting serz O' only God can help us @ dis end tym.

Mo S said...

He could just be a concerned passer by who out of curiosity wanted to help. D pictures does not proof anything aside the man holding hands with d little boy. I av seen stray kids in mall and talked to them trying to help locate their parents. So it might not be wat it seems.

Unknown said...

Mothers walking ahead of their child happens a lot in Uk.

MY TURN said...

na wa wetin he wan use the pikin do... child porn am sure oyinbo no dey do rituals.

Anonymous said...

Foolish comment!

Unknown said...

So know be only nija they d game

Endowed said...

Lucky dat lady oh, if its in 9ja now That man Will be set ablaze just like that pls lets learn not 2 take laws in our Hands jungle justice is evil. Bcos if u support it u re more devilish than the offender, always remember no 1 has the right to take a life. Notin justifies it. Not supporting The evil Ways of people dis days just saying wen u Catch some1 in the act hand dem over 2 police.

Walata said...

Dats good I fink we need so many CCTV here 4 NAIJA so as to dey monitor terrorists n their attacks on innocent ppl

Epic!!! said...

Technolgy at work and mother instinct at work also!! Tank God. #bringbackourgirls

#Via Smile 4G network

ary said...

Peodophilliac! I don't get how they drive joy from that.

Unknown said...

Wow! Na wa o..wicked world!

Anonymous said...

Too much nollywood don scatter ya head. So old man no fit kidnap pikin?

Anonymous said...

na God go save person for this world of ours....evil men everywhere..end time is near

DOBY DOBY said...

Hes lucky hez nt in naija. They wuld av set him on fire

mz temmie said...

Dats y kidnapping and terrorism no fit work for dia cos CCTV wil expose dem... If to say na Naija d man for just carry d boy go

Anonymous said...

Thank God the child is safe but every time I go shopping I see parents walking infront of their infant child . It needs to stop

@MEETD®EALEVANS™ said...

Lucky mum, lucky man cos if it was in Ogun state, he'll be long burnt...

Anonymous said...

Exactly what I was thinking , if na naija next thing you go hear for Linda's blog : another mob killing of suspected child abductor

Uloma said...

Gbomogbomo !!! Ole!!!

Anonymous said...

@angie cap. Too old to be a kidnapper?!! Are you daft or something? Kidnapping has no age limit. Ever heard of the term " child molester"?

hrm paul ojeih said...

Abeg dear Libers is this not a form of boko haram kidnapping abi na only bornu dem dey kidnap right in the western world they kidnap no be this old bastard way God go punish be wan kidnap this baby if they investigate this man they go find out say he has been kidnapping kids CNN no report am na chibok dem dey report chai chai God dey o God is seeing them o all this blood that hey are sharing chai chai

Mena Peters Triflections said...

It is not the norm like Nigeria so no basis for comparison

Sandra said...

I blame u mother. We should be more conscious of our kids.

bumshasha28 said...

Lol, very true. He is lucky indeed.

obeto78 said...

I'll blame the woman a bit. Just like I always tell my wife, whenever you are placed in charge of a baby, don't ever allow her to stray off your sight. They know next to nothing. Maybe I am safety conscious by virtue of the environment i work. Especially in busy places, if you can't carry them, hold their hands, otherwise let them walk in front while you monitor then under your watchful eyes. God will not forgive you if anything hurt your child out of your carelessness. Children are the apple of God's eyes. God have mercy.

Anonymous said...

Some people think it's weird when a kid is on a leash . But parents do it here In the western world for a good reason . Buy a leash and make the kids walk at the front you will never loose them . Cause when they try to run off at least they tun off with you and you can always pull them back

Anonymous said...

Thank God.CHI.

Olubukola Ozone said...

The man should dance and thank God dat he wasnt in Nigeria. Car tyres go don dey land ontop hin head. #Jungle justice tinz

Steveosky 4 Real. said...

God save that man say no be Lagos

Unknown said...

So oyibo dey do ritual too abi the man wan just play with the baby.. Trust naija, jungle justice for be the nxt thing i swear..
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Anonymous said...

LINDA dis you close up advert wont let one read the stories on your blog. atleast the general background should do the advert while the story background should be white. abi na only my system they experience dis for the past few days?

Anonymous said...

All these perverts that walk around looking for preys

Anonymous said...

Linda why are you taking the comment box out from that stupid Buhari's comment page? Allow me to give that sadist a piece of my mind

Anonymous said...

Na so Linda open that thing jare

Anonymous said...

Linda why are you taking the comment box out from that stupid Buhari's comment page? Allow me to give that sadist a piece of my mind

Anonymous said...

All these perverts that walk around looking for preys

APPLE said...

Parents please take care of your children!

Unknown said...

Thk God e did succeed.

jtroy said...

Word up. Do not let a white man come near ur toddler

nella said...

See how far the so called mum was from her son. The old man probably saw a toddler walking alone and was curios. I get to see toddlers wandering off from their parents in shopping malls, playgrounds, airport e.t.c and on one occasion I carried the child and helped to locate the mother whom I had seen earlier with the child. With the way lynching is going on now, I will start minding my business. I may not have the opportunity to explain myself before they hang a tyre on my neck.

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