"Are You Really Her Uncle?"... Citizen Hero Awarded for Preventing Kidnapping by Following Suspicious Man Next to Girl

The police express their gratitude to a citizen who stopped an intoxicated man from luring an elementary school student with snacks and taking her home through quick wit and courage.

The Gwangju Bukbu Police Station announced on the 6th that they plan to award a certificate of appreciation and a reward to Mr. Lee (42), a citizen who prevented a man from abducting a 9-year-old child.

On the afternoon of the 2nd, around 5 p.m., Mr. Lee witnessed a drunken man, Mr. A (44), approaching Ms. B (9) in a park in Ochi-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, offering her snacks and then leaving the area together.

Finding this suspicious, Mr. Lee approached Mr. A as he entered a residential area and asked, "What is your relationship with Ms. B?" Mr. A only replied that he was her uncle and headed toward his home with Ms. B. However, Mr. Lee followed them to the front door of the house and stopped Mr. A.

Under Mr. Lee’s persistent questioning, such as "Do you know the names of her family members or their relationships?" and "Do you know the child’s home address?", Mr. A eventually confessed to lying.

Mr. Lee then reported the incident to the police, and Mr. A was arrested on the spot. According to the police investigation, Mr. A admitted to the charges, saying he "only intended to give her a doll and let her go."

A police official stated, "Mr. Lee was able to prevent what could have turned into a horrific crime by showing great courage and quick thinking," adding, "His contribution to preventing the crime and aiding in the arrest is significant."

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