Officers have made extensive enquiries to establish the circumstances of the alleged abduction attempts since receiving the first report on 30 April.
This includes speaking to the children and families affected, checking CCTV, knocking on doors and speaking to witnesses and schools.
At this time the cases are not thought to be linked, and so far we have not found any corroborating evidence that these were attempted abductions as reported. Officers continue with their investigations.
Superintendent Andy Brittain, from the local policing team in south London, said:
“I understand the concerns of parents in light of these reports and the subsequent discussion and rumour on social media. We always advise parents to be vigilant when it comes to the safety of young children, however there is nothing to suggest there is a specific risk at this time.
“You will continue to see officers out and about across Bromley and I would encourage the public to speak with them about any concerns they have. I would also suggest those living in the area follow the @MPSBromley account on Twitter, which is used by officers to engage with the community.
“Any alleged abduction attempt is taken seriously and thoroughly investigated, but thankfully, child kidnappings or abductions are incredibly rare.”
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