South Dublin residents are growing increasingly fearful for their children's safety following a spate of reported incidents of kids being approached by people in cars.
Gardai are investigating string of alleged adbuction attempts in the Dublin 24 area.
The most recent incident took place in Tamarisk Avenue in Kilnamanagh, Tallaght.
It is alleged that two young girls of primary school age were approached by a male in a car on Friday evening.
Gardai investigating second alleged child abduction attempt in south Dublin
The man in question is said to have offered the youngsters sweets and told them that there were more in the back of the car.
The horrifying event, which is said to have taken place at 5pm, left the girls frightened and both ran off.
The pair claimed that the car that the man is alleged to have been driving was a black/navy Toyota car that could possibly be a people carrier.
Woman tried to get schoolgirl into car in South Dublin by offering her sweets
A source told Dublin Live that similar incidents have been happening throughout the area.
They said: "It could even possibly be the same person that is engineering the approaches.
"The person seems to be targeting the same age profile of children - between 10-12 years of age.
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"Gardai are aware of some of the reported incidents and are looking into it."
One resident also added that this has been happening in different estates in Tallaght.
Another reported incident involved two males acting suspiciously - and who reportedly told kids in the area that their mother had sent them to collect the children.
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They said: "Most children are aware not to accept sweets from children.
"Encourage your child to report this to you if it happens and then, please, report to 999.
"If anyone sees anything suspicious try and get the number of the car and ring 999.
"Please share and keep your eyes open. don't presume these guys won't approach your child, they are devious."
