Orland Park Police Debunk Social Media Report Of Human Trafficking Incident At Store

ORLAND PARK, IL — Orland Park police on Monday took to social media to refute an alleged human trafficking incident at an Orland Park business.

Shared in Orland Park neighborhood social media groups on Sunday, a woman said there had been an abduction and an attempted abduction at a Hobby Lobby store in Orland Park, both alleged to have been part of a human trafficking operation. The woman said in the post—that has since been removed—that someone had attempted to abduct her own daughter.

Police on Monday said that no reports or calls have been made to police regarding the incident, which appears to have been fabricated.

"Investigators have attempted to contact the individual who made the post to gather additional information, but have not received a response," Orland Park police said on social media.

Police encouraged anyone with firsthand information about any suspicious or criminal activity to contact the department directly, so it can be properly investigated.

"As always, please avoid sharing unverified information and help us keep our community informed with accurate facts," police said.