False Kidnapping Alert Turns Safe | Fort Wayne News

Fort Wayne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

Fort Wayne police issued a high-alert kidnapping warning—only to discover it was a case of miscommunication. Four kids were reported missing, triggering an urgent public alert around 2 p.m., but were safely found just after 3 p.m. Officers stand by the alert, emphasizing that safety always comes first when children are involved. The alert even helped resolve the situation: someone saw it and called police to confirm everyone was fine. The alert went through multiple approvals before being sent out, showing the department’s careful, cautious approach. They don’t use these alerts…