Abilene Police Department Investigates Suspicious Activity at School Bus Stop Locations

Abilene, Texas ( KTAB/KRBC ) – The Abilene Police Department is investigating two incidents of suspicious activity reported at school bus stop locations. The APD is working in collaboration with the Abilene Independent School District and urges parents to exercise heightened vigilance at bus stop locations before and after school.

The incidents were reported on different dates, and the parents were urged to exercise heightened vigilance at bus stop locations before and after school. Both occurrences happened around South 22nd Street, near the intersections of Vine and Jeanette Streets and Bowie Elementary School.

Parents are advised to remain with their children at bus stops until the bus arrives and students are safely aboard.

Investigations into these incidents are ongoing, and no suspects or vehicles have been identified at this time. The APD encourages you to contact the assigned detective at 676-6615 and leave a message if there is no immediate response.

The APD released this statement:

As soon as Abilene ISD was notified of suspicious activity occurring near one of our bus stops, we immediately notified the Abilene Police Department. Our bus drivers and transportation personnel have been instructed to operate with extra vigilance and report any suspicious behaviors or individuals near our buses or stops. We strongly encourage our students and parents to say something right away to an AISD staff member or police officer if they see anything suspicious or unsafe. We will do whatever it takes to protect our students and will continue to collaborate with the APD to ensure the safety of our children and community

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