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Man tried to lure boy into car in Bridge of Allan | Man tried to lure boy into car in Bridge of Allan |
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Police are appealing for witnesses after a man tried to lure a 12-year-old boy into his car in Stirlingshire. | Police are appealing for witnesses after a man tried to lure a 12-year-old boy into his car in Stirlingshire. |
The boy was walking along Keir Street in Bridge of Allan at about 17:45 on Monday when he was approached by a man in an old-looking silver vehicle. | The boy was walking along Keir Street in Bridge of Allan at about 17:45 on Monday when he was approached by a man in an old-looking silver vehicle. |
After the boy declined a lift, the man became angry and demanded he get into the car but the boy managed to run off. | After the boy declined a lift, the man became angry and demanded he get into the car but the boy managed to run off. |
The suspect had an unkempt long beard, and was wearing a grey AC/DC T-shirt with the motif in red and white. | The suspect had an unkempt long beard, and was wearing a grey AC/DC T-shirt with the motif in red and white. |
Police officers have since been trying to trace the suspect and have now appealed for anyone who may have information to come forward. | Police officers have since been trying to trace the suspect and have now appealed for anyone who may have information to come forward. |
Man's description | Man's description |
The man was in his late 20s or early 30s, of muscular build, and had sandy brown collar-length hair. He was wearing silver-rimmed aviator shades. | The man was in his late 20s or early 30s, of muscular build, and had sandy brown collar-length hair. He was wearing silver-rimmed aviator shades. |
Det Con Gavin Dingwall said: "Although the boy was not threatened or assaulted during this incident, it did leave him shaken and upset. | Det Con Gavin Dingwall said: "Although the boy was not threatened or assaulted during this incident, it did leave him shaken and upset. |
"Anyone who was on Keir Street last Monday evening and remembers seeing anything suspicious is asked to contact police immediately. | |
"In addition, anyone who recognises the description of the suspect or who has information that can assist with our ongoing investigation should also get in touch." | "In addition, anyone who recognises the description of the suspect or who has information that can assist with our ongoing investigation should also get in touch." |
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