Local authorities are warning the public not to share a viral Facebook post falsely claiming a female police officer named Thelma Jakes has gone missing.
The post, shared widely in community buy-and-sell groups, falsely states that a 30-year-old officer, described as 5’5” and 160 lbs, went missing after her daughter was found alone in a vehicle.
The message claims that a “silver alert” was issued and urges people to “share the post to help find her,” complete with images of two women in uniform standing next to police vehicles.
What You Should Do
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Do not share the false post.
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Report the post to Facebook to help reduce misinformation.
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Follow trusted sources, such as Wiltshire Police or official news outlets, for genuine alerts.
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