Appeal for information following suspicious incident in Aldershot

We are appealing for information following a suspicious incident that took place this afternoon (Thursday 28 April) on Vine Street, Aldershot.

At approximately 3.20pm, a 5-year-old boy was with his sister at the junction of Vine Street and Lysons Road when he was approached by a man unknown to him who asked him to come with him.

The boy was not injured and returned safely home with his sister.

We would like to speak to a man, who was seen in the area at the time, in connection with this incident.

He is described as:

• Asian
• Aged in his 30s-40s
• Approximately 6ft tall
• Of medium build
• Scruffy, dark hair
• Wearing grey tracksuit bottoms, white Nike Airforce trainers and a long black coat.

He drove away from the area in a black Vauxhall car with black and silver alloys.

An investigation into this incident is ongoing and we are carrying out enquiries to establish the circumstances.

We would like to hear from anyone who may have been in the area at the time and saw the man described or the vehicle. Perhaps you were driving through the area and may have dashcam footage that may assist our investigation?

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting reference 44220166264. Alternatively, go online and submit information https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report

We will be carrying out increased patrols in the area tomorrow morning (Friday 29 April). Anyone with concerns or questions is encouraged to approach our officers and speak to them.