Police in Mississippi say two men in white van tried to lure child inside with candy and puppies

Police in Mississippi say that a white van tried to lure a child inside with candy and puppies, according to a press release from the Tunica Sheriff.

On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at approximately 6:18 p.m. the Tunica County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call regarding an attempted kidnapping within the County from a residence in the Dundee area. Sheriff deputies were dispatched to the area, according to the sheriff.

Upon arrival officers made contact with an individual who stated that their minor child was approached by a white, older model possible Chevrolet or Ford passenger van occupied by two individuals – described as a white male driver and a black male passenger. The occupants were said to be wearing masks.

VanPhoto byTCSD

A vehicle description given describes the van to have had tinted windows and black stripe(s) down the sides. Sheriff deputies were advised that the occupants of the van attempted to lure the minor child into the vehicle by stating that they had candy and puppies inside the van.

The minor child immediately alerted adults at the location of this incident.

The vehicle was last seen traveling north on Old Hwy 61 N around 4:30 p.m.

According to the TCSD this is an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call the Tunica County Sheriff’s Office at 662-363-1411. If you come into contact with the vehicle, please immediately dial 911 and notify the authorities.