The point is that desperate measures have been taken also in hundreds of other cases, but never is the perp so stupid to carry in arms openly without some kind of bag or similar. Even when the outdoor carrying is for just a few metres, always the perp places in or wraps in something. There was a case in UK recently where the outdoor pedestrian carrying involved totalled just a few metres - but did the perp carry unconcealed for those few metres? Nope. The known solution tells us a (not actually a) bag (but something similar) was used. .
By its very nature the nefarious abduction of a child is a highly secretive action where great pains are taken to ensure it happens unobserved.
For this reason there are seldom witnesses to the act of a child being openly carried.
So whether a child is taken en route and bundled into a vehicle, taken from the yard or taken from bed … there are seldom witnesses to the fact – the only indication being a missing child.
It stands to reason that there must be occasions when a child is actually carried by an abductor.
Because it is not witnessed does not mean it has not happened. Although it only takes minutes it is a high risk strategy … the following is one instance where witnesses were able to intervene and save the child before more harm was done …
ABDUCTION AND SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A 23 MONTH OLD FEMALE INFANT
$250,000 REWARD Checker Heading
Last Updated: 15/09/2008
REWARD: The Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Sport has approved a reward of $250,000 be offered for information which leads to the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the abduction and sexual assault of a 23 month old female infant at Yarrabah on 17 August 2002.
INDEMNITY FROM PROSECUTION: In addition, an appropriate indemnity from prosecution will be recommended for any accomplice, not being the person who actually committed the crime, who first gives such information.
The allocation of the $250,000 reward will be at the sole discretion of the Commissioner of the Police Service.
CIRCUMSTANCES: At about 3:00am on Saturday 17 August 2002 a 23 month old female infant was abducted from a residence at Stanley Street, Yarrabah where she was sleeping.
The child was taken by foot approximately 300 metres along a dirt track at the rear of Stanley Street. Witnesses observed an unidentified man with the child in his hands. When challenged by the witnesses, the man placed the child on the ground and ran from the scene. Witnesses located the child suffering from serious injuries and she was transported to Cairns Base Hospital for treatment.
Any member of the public with information which could assist Police is asked to contact:
•the Child Protection Investigation Unit, Cairns, Phone (07) 4030 7089;
•any Police Station; or
•Crime Stoppers, Phone 1800 333 000.
http://www.australianmissingpersonsregister.com/Abductions.htm
