Claims of suspicious man 'taking pictures' of family in Newquay in broad daylight

Police say enquiries are ongoing after alleged incident in the area of the boating lake on Tuesday (16th March)

Author: Emma HartPublished 18th Mar 2021

Police are investigating claims of a man acting suspiciously in Newquay in broad daylight.

He reportedly walked past a family in the area of the boating lake, near Trenance Gardens, several times - once "extremely close to them".

A woman has said her husband spotted a man holding a phone who seemed to be 'filming or taking pictures' of their daughter.

She posted a warning on Facebook, adding that when the man was confronted he ran off.

Devon and Cornwall Police carried out searches in the area and say nobody was found but enquiries are ongoing.

"Police received a report of a man acting suspiciously in Trenance Lane, Newquay, at around 10.50am on Tuesday 16 March.

"Officers attended the scene and nobody was located.

"Enquiries are ongoing".

Devon and Cornwall Police