Police are appealing for information after a suspicious incident in Basingstoke on Wednesday, February 10.
At around 8.10am a 12-year-old girl was walking along Sheppard Road when she noticed a man following her. The man approached the girl and she then ran off and he did not follow her.
PC Stephen Morrison, of the Basingstoke Targeted Patrol Team, said: “This was a concerning incident and we want to trace the man responsible.
“In this case the victim did exactly the right thing by running off and contacting police.
“We want anyone with information or anyone who has been the victim of a similar incident to contact us as soon as possible.
“We would also ask parents to remind their children of the stranger danger message and to report any incidents to us.”
Can you help?
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Morrison at Basingstoke police station on 101 or call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000. From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, please call 0845 045 45 45.
