Here's a story about a creep who noticed a mom with a seven year old girl at a Walmart in Antioch, California. He tried to grab the little girl at Walmart, but was unsuccessful, so he followed the girl and her mom home. At that point, he did successfully grab the little girl, and an Amber Alert was issued. What isn't being clearly stated is what he told the little girl in order to gain her cooperation, and what he told the mom in order to threaten and intimidate. He told the little girl that he was from Child Protective Services, and told the mom he had authority to take her child because he was a social worker! Unfortunately, real social workers and cops often pull similar stunts on vulnerable victims who do not know their rights, and this is why the creep chose to pose as one. While the mom most likely was not convinced, all it takes, for a stranger abduction, is a moment's distraction on the part of a child who has not been taught to question authority. If someone claiming to work with Child Protective Services tells you they are taking your child anywhere; please, please, make them get a warrant. Don't ever let anyone into your home just because they either are a government official wanting to conduct a rampage of your property, or claim to be a government official wanting to conduct a rampage of your property. The Fourth Amendment guarantees you the right privacy in your own home. Use it, and teach your children to question authority and not to talk to strangers.
David Allen Douglas is now in custody, thanks to a young lady who didn't mind following the car that matched the description in the Amber Alert, and calling the cops when it parked. The little girl was found safe.
