What to do
- Alert police now from safety. Give the location and what makes you suspect abduction.
- Describe what you saw: time, person, vehicle and direction, if known. Do not approach for details.
- From safety, warn people heading towards danger. Let police intervene.
- Stay somewhere safe and reachable for police. Note new messages or calls received.
- Once you are safe, ask someone you trust to stay with you, away from the attacker. Tell them where you are and whether you can move or speak. If danger returns, go to another safe place and report it. Do not wait to collect evidence.
- Contact police only if doing so does not increase the danger. Tell them the known location, vehicle, direction of travel and medical needs. Do not test tracking or an unverified silent contact method. If someone is watching the device, do not change settings that could expose you. Tell police when it is safe.
What to avoid
- Do not pursue or confront the captor. Do not enter to attempt a rescue.
- Once captive, do not attempt an improvised escape that exposes you to more danger.
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