Woman reports attempted kidnap in Eastleigh
It's alleged a man tried to force her into his car
Police are investigating reports a woman was forced into a car as part of an attempted kidnapping in Eastleigh.
The woman was cycling past Selwyn Gardens at around 4am on Friday (February 11th) when she spotted a couple arguing in a doorway.
Hampshire Constabulary said the man then followed the woman on the bicycle for a short distance at around 4.20am, before jumping out of his car and grabbing the lady by the arm, accusing her of stealing his mobile phone.
It is then alleged that he order the woman to get into the car to search her before fleeing the scene down Royston Avenue towards Broadlands Avenue.
The man is described as being white, aged between 50 and 60, approximately 5ft 4ins tall with fair hair and a cut off fringe. He was seen wearing a dark duffle coat and glasses.
Officers have carried out initial enquiries – including house-to-house – but are now asking anyone who may have seen or heard anything to come forward.
They are also appealing for CCTV or dashcam footage.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said:
"It is believed that this is an isolated incident and there is no wider risk to the public, but officers will be conducting routine, high-visibility patrols in the area for reassurance purposes."
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting 44220058188.