Monstrous Looking Sex Offender Nearly Snatches Little Boy in This State, And It Could Have Been Worse
Colorado police say a man was arrested after allegedly attempting to abduct a little boy from school property. And that’s not even the worst part: Police say the suspect in question has a criminal background and a history of sex crimes.
On the afternoon of April 19, a phone call alert went out from Black Forest Hill Elementary school officials to parents that reported an unidentified man had walked onto school property, “engaged” with students and left, per CBS News. In response to the incident, the school cut recess short and parents were also given the option to pick their children up from from school early as school security and local police investigated.
Later in the afternoon, parents received another email with an update that Aurora police identified 33-year-old Solomon Galligan as the mysterious individual who walked onto school grounds. They said he approached several children before investigating police said he “attempted to grab a young boy,” and then eventually left the area.
Police said it was unclear what prompted him to leave but upon his departure, he was apprehended by the cops and arrested.
Galligan was charged with second-degree kidnapping and booked into Arapahoe County jail on a $25,000 bond, according to jail records. Court records show Galligan was previously convicted in Jefferson County for failing to register as a sex offender following a sex crime. The Root has filed a records request seeking more information on the offense.
In an email sent Monday, Black Forest Hill Elementary school principal allegedly sent an email Monday remindingstaff to review security protocols and to say something if they see anything suspicious.
“Please remind your child to be watchful as they are walking to and from school, to walk in pairs or with friends, and to avoid talking with and to never accept a ride from strangers. Also, remind students to report anything suspicious to police or a trusted adult at school,” wrote principal Amanda Replogle in an email obtained by CBS.
With all the heartbreaking crimes committed against children these days—in many cases by their own family members—its an even more chilling thought that a stranger can decide to target someone’s child one day for no reason at all.
Unfortunately, Black Forest Hill Elementary found that out the hard way, but things could have gone a lot worse.
