Taney County Sheriff Warns of Possible Kidnappers

Forsyth, Missouri - Press Release Taney County Sheriff's Office Issued August 17 at 05:00 PM lasting until August 29 at 05:00 PM August 17 at 05:00 PM lasting until August 29 at 05:00 PM Posted by: Jimmie Russell on August 17 at 05:28 PM The Taney County Sheriff’s Office has taken two calls today of possible attempted child abductions. The first occurred at approx. 1:30 pm. on Norman Road near Kirbyville. A white male and female pulled up to a residence where two children were playing in the yard. The female attempted to lure the children to the vehicle by asking if they had seen her dog. The couple was driving a blue mini van with possibly a black hood. The second incident occurred at approx. 4:30 pm. on Hulls Ford Road near Taneyville. A child walking on Hulls Ford Road was approached by a female driving a blue mini van with “Rogersville” above the rear license plate. The female asked the child if he had seen her dog and then asked where he was going. When the child said he was going home the female repeatedly tried to get the child to get in the van with her so she could take him to his home. When the child turned and walked away the female in the van left. If anyone sees a blue mini van with the word “Rogersville” above the rear license plate please contact the Taney County Sheriff’s Office or your local law enforcement agency immediately. Jimmie Russell, Sheriff