Virginia State Police have dismissed viral social media rumors claiming a “mass abduction” of children is happening in the state. The police clarified that while several children were reported missing in recent days, there is no evidence of any large-scale kidnapping.
Law enforcement agencies in Virginia reported that around 100 children went missing from August 3 to 9. However, authorities refuted the rumors that the cases of missing children are interlinked.
Viral videos on TikTok showed the list of missing children in the state.
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Despite this, conspiracy theories have spread online, with new claims suggesting a suspicious ice cream truck has been spotted roaming neighborhoods late at night. A Facebook post added fuel to the speculation, with the writer claiming they had been following the truck and linking it to the missing children.
In the comments section of these posts, people expressed fear and frustration. One user wrote, “I’ve never seen so many missing people in my lifetime. Children being hurt or killed by their parents is crazy high right now, it’s disheartening.” Another added, “Who really knows what the truth is anymore? Regardless, there are real dangers for kids everywhere, and we should always stay alert.”
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Others speculated about the alleged ice cream truck. “Is it supposed to be luring kids out at night? What time are they going missing?” one person asked. Another warned, “These no-good people will use anything to get our kids. Parents, please don’t let your children go anywhere alone.”
Meanwhile, Virginia State Police asked residents of the state to avoid believing news that are unverified. “Virginia State Police is aware of multiple social media posts raising concerns about missing children across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Virginia State Police is not investigating any reports of mass abductions in Virginia, nor is there evidence of mass abductions occurring in Virginia,” an official was quoted as saying by the local media reports.
Officials reportedly told the public that child safety is a serious issue, and spreading false rumors only fuels unnecessary panic.
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