Child approached in Stowmarket store

It happened on Friday (7 May)

Author: Sharon PlummerPublished 11th May 2021
Last updated 11th May 2021

A 10-year-old girl has been approached by a stranger in Stowmarket.

She was at the B and M store on Milton Road South on Friday evening, when he tole her her parents were calling her and she should go with him.

The child ran away.

Police would like to trace a man described as white, 18 to 30 years old, with blonde curly hair, long enough to be tucked behind his ears, and was wearing black trousers and red trainers or trainers with some red on them.

Anyone who has had a similar experience in the area recently or has knowledge of the suspect should contact Suffolk police, quoting crime reference 37/23753/21.

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