An Introduction to “PEDO BEAR” A Public Safety ... - Worldnow

A Public Safety Information Bulletin 

A Seemingly Innocent Menace 

An Introduction to “PEDO BEAR” 

“PedoBear” as the original Internet meme on 

left, and the incarnation of “PedoBear” handing 

out Free Candy at San Diego’s Comic Con. 

The Internet postings and photographs, some 

photo-shopped and some not, refer to children 

in a sexually provocative manner. His cute 

face and non-threatening appearance negate 

the truth of his sinister, much darker side. 

In fact, one of the things that make PedoBear 

popular is the controversy surrounding his 

licentious love of little girls. PedoBear is and 

should be associated with the Internet and 

pedophiles/sexually-preferential offenders 

who reportedly use him to communicate their 

interests in young children to each other. 

At the San Diego Comic Con 2010 in July of 

this year, law enforcement discovered an 

individual dressed in a PedoBear costume, 

handing out candy and being photographed in 

contact with attendees, including multiple 

children. Once identified, the young man and 

his costume were excluded from the familyfriendly 

event. 

Tulsa Police Department 

Child Exploitation Unit 

It is recommended that the following content be 

for adult consumption only, or shared under 

adult supervision and guidance. 

What’s a Pedo Bear? 

First, some definitions; 

Pedophile – one affected with pedophilia 

Pedophilia - sexual perversion in which children are 

the preferred sexual object (thanks Merriam-Webster) 

Internet Meme - a image, catchphrase or concept that 

spreads rapidly from person to person via the internet, 

largely through internet-based email, blogs, forums, 

imageboards, social networking sites and instant 

messaging 

In recent years, PedoBear, Pedo being a shortened version of 

Pedophile, started as an “Internet meme”. PedoBear 

originated in Japan as a cartoon meme, known for his 

lecherous nature towards prepubescent children. Multiple 

Internet postings and photos are available of PedoBear. 

PedoBear posing for photos with attendees at San Diego’s Comic Con.

PedoBear’s image on a vehicle window. 

The intention of this bulletin is to make the community aware of 

Pedo Bear’s image both on the Internet and in reality, and alert 

citizens that his presence may be an indicator of the presence of 

individuals who have a predilection to sexually inappropriate, or 

even, assaultive behavior. While not an absolute, the image of 

PedoBear should be a sign that you should use caution with 

whatever situation you are in or the individuals involved. 

Be aware of your community events and the elements who might be 

lurking at them. 

It should be noted that PedoBear’s presence was neither condoned 

nor promoted by the Comic Con organization or staff, nor the San 

Diego Convention Center. Both have been supportive with law 

enforcement efforts with regards to this information. 

Following this introduction to PedoBear, it was found that 

his attendance was documented in photographs, which 

were readily available on the internet. And his presence is 

not restricted to this particular event. 

This use of an otherwise family-friendly event for malignant 

means became obvious, when looking at the pictures and 

realizing their context. Disguised as innocence, this 

underground community that would make victims of our 

children, teasingly reaches out into the light of day. Law 

enforcement’s concern is what their ultimate intentions 

could be. 

Since the Comic Con, law enforcement in San Diego, with 

this new knowledge of PedoBear’s existence, has come 

across PedoBear’s image in situations during which they 

were contacting those that exploit and/or abuse children. 

For concerns in your particular community, please contact your local law enforcement agency. 

Tulsa Police Department 

Child Exploitation Unit~~ Sex Crimes Unit~~Child Crisis Unit 

600 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 

Phone: 918-596-9133 Fax: 918-596-1547 

This informational bulletin was shared with your law enforcement agency by; 

PedoBear posing with a young Comic Con attendee. 

Thanks to Fred Baclagan, Special Agent Supervisor, California DOJ/CATCH Team for his contributions to this Training Bulletin. Definitions and additional 

information supplemented by Merriam-Webster Online. Some photos retrieved from Internet postings associated with PedoBear. 

Some photos altered to prevent identification of subjects pictured.

An Introduction to “PEDO BEAR” A Public Safety ... - Worldnow

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?