The Delaware State Police and Newark Police Department are issuing a public advisory regarding hoax phone calls made to two separate day care facilities in New Castle County.
Both incidents happened Monday, during the same time frame, and involved day cares in Newark and Middletown.
Police say in each case an unknown male caller, calling from a blocked number, advised the daycare staff he had located a lost child, and information in the child’s belongings identified them as being under that facilities care. The caller, who refused to identify himself, attempted to obtain personal information, and was evasive when asked follow-up questions, before hanging up.
In each case, the daycare staff immediately contacted police. Subsequent investigations by both the Delaware State Police and Newark Police Department revealed no reported abductions, missing persons or other related incidents lending credibility to the calls.
Police say they want the public to be aware of the incidents and dispel rumors that might circulate via social media or other means.
If you have information regarding these incidents however, you’re asked to call Delaware State Police Troop 9 or the Newark Police Department.
