Missing children.. (not any more)

[elliescott]

My husband and I were in Peckham Rye park yesterday and there were police driving around the pathways and on foot looking for 2 children, 6 and 7 years old, who were missing. Does anyone know if they were found?

[Tylertoes]

Yes at home, all safe & well ! Apparently a missunderstanding between parents....

[James Barber]

Even with the change of title my heart sank on reading this posts title. How incredibly terrifying.

Dulwich Park has a missing children post in it and the Police say it has hugely reduced missing children call outs which must mean a lot less stress for kids and parents. I don't remember seeing this is Peckham Rye.

I'll ask if one can be installed for Peckham Rye park.

[KidKruger]

James where is the missing children post in Dulwich Park ?

I'm must have seen it but perhaps not recognised it as one.

[Pickle]

I think it's the big colourful flagpole/sculpture thing on the grass beside the cafe in Dulwich Park

[James Barber]

Spot on Pickle.

Kidkruger- see attached picture.

Talking to local Police it has significantly helped reduced the problem of missing and lost children. Great for the kids and families. I've only known this feeling of dread once but unforgettable - amazing how long 10 minutes can be in slow motion.

Helpful for the Police as you can imagine the numbers of Police officers taken from other Policing duties when a child goes missing.

[KidKruger]

Oh yeah I've seen that I think it's made of steel isn't it, thanks !

[elliescott]

Gosh I'm so pleased that they are safe and well. Thanks all.

[Narnia]

Why did you start this thread?

[Ann]

The OP was concerned having seen the police in the park. I would be too.

The thread now says now found and I'm sure we're all grateful and relieved.

[elliescott]

Narnia.. isn't it obvious? What a silly question.

[Narnia]

Given that your oh so pleased thank you very much comment was 3 days after they were reported well, I don't think it was silly at all. Perhaps you would care to explain why you started a not very nice thread if it wasn't just to start something juicy in the gossip section.

[elliescott]

Narnia, how was the thread 'not very nice'? I was concerned for two young children who were reported lost, is that a crime? You are being very judgemental and are obviously after a bitching session. Find it elsewhere please.

[Narnia]

A bitching session...........don't think so.

[Belle]

We saw and spoke to the police carrying out the search, and I must say were really reassured by the considerable police presence. Glad to know it ended well. Also interesting James that the missing children's post has been so effective in DP.

[panmum]

Can I ask if I can tether several teenagers to said post, will someone think they are lost and take them home with them?

[Carbonara]

Well, the thread has given me the 'heads up' re the lost children's post. So easy for kids to disapear through a line of bushes and then get disorientated in Dulwich park. I have been onvolved in 2 20 min long searches for free-range explorers! Of course if the kids are having such a great time that they don't realise that they are lost, then thier absence at the post will create yet more fretting.

Chip'n'pin - the only way forward.