Man Tries To Get In To Woman's Car In Bonnyrigg

Police are asking for the public's help after man tried to get into a woman's car in Bonnyrigg.

At about 1.45am on Thursday 23rd July, a man attempted to gain access to a woman’s vehicle while it was stationary at traffic lights at the bridge on the B704 near to Dalhousie Castle.

The man was unable to gain access to the car, which drove off south towards Gorebridge.

The man is described as white, in his 30s, with heavy stubble and was wearing a shiny dark waterproof style jacket with the hood up and white trainers.

Inspector John Dryden said: “We were quickly alerted to this incident by the driver and officers carried out searches of the surrounding area but the man was not located. We do not know why he was attempting to gain entry to the car and are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen him in the vicinity beforehand or afterwards.”

Contact Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.