Police search launched after man grabs girl's hand in South Gloucestershire
The 16-year-old was walking on Wadham Grove at the time
Police in Emersons Green, South Gloucestershire, are appealing for information after a teenage girl was harassed by a man at the beginning of the month.
Just before 5 in the evening on Friday 5 March, a man took hold of a 16-year-old girl's hand on Wadham Grove and asked her to go with him.
The girl refused and the man walked off in the direction of Cossham Street.
The man is described as white, in his 30s, of average build with a long blonde beard and a Bristol accent. He was said to be wearing a green jacket with the hood up and possibly grey jogging bottoms.
PC Richard Gay said: “While the victim wasn’t physically harmed in this incident, it has understandably left her shaken.
“We’re taking this seriously and as well as keeping the victim updated with our inquiry, we continue to ensure she has access to the support she needs.
“House to house enquiries have been carried out and neighbourhood officers have been made aware of the man’s description.
“We’re keen to hear from anyone who recognises the man or who lives in the area who may have a doorbell camera or CCTV which captured him.”