Longview Police Warn of Possible Sex Trafficking Incident

LONGVIEW — The Longview Police Department is warning the public about a recent incident where a child may have been targeted in a sex trafficking operation. According to KETK, police received a report of suspicious activity over the weekend. The reporting party felt she had just avoided a potential sex trafficking situation with her two-year-old child. The mother said she was in line at the grocery store when a couple approached her and showed interest in her daughter. Several things occurred and triggered the mother’s protective instincts and she removed her daughter from the unwanted attention she was getting. Authorities believe this was an isolated event and there have been no similar reports since.

The information has been documented and the video from the store was reviewed in order to be able to share that information with other agencies should the need arise. Parents are encouraged to be vigilant with their children and watchful over the contact they have with others. They should report any suspicious activity immediately as it may be a key to deter or prevent future criminal offenses from occurring.