An 11-year-old boy lied about being nearly abducted in Oakland Park, Florida, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office. The boy's guardian claimed that a man dressed in black and riding a purple bike attempted to take him. Deputies found the claims credible and distributed a Be-On-the-Look-Out alert. However, detectives later discovered that an attempted kidnapping did not occur, but a man in the area had frightened the boy. The sheriff's office is urging the public to understand the seriousness of making a false report, which can divert resources away from legitimate emergencies.