A student from Edgar B. Davis K-8 School in Brockton falsely claimed that someone tried to grab her book bag while she was walking home in the woods. Following the report, police searched the area but found no evidence of an attempted kidnapping. The Brockton Police Department later stated that the claim was found to be false, as the student admitted to fabricating the story. As a result, charges for making a false report to the police are pending, and a heightened police presence was implemented for safety.
"A student at Edgar B. Davis K-8 School reported Tuesday that someone tried to grab her book bag as she was walking in the woods toward her home after school... Police canvassed the area but could not find a suspect."
"Brockton school police confirmed that the incident did not take place and that the student admitted to falsifying the claim, according to the statement."
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