Haverfordwest alert: Police probe report of attempted child abduction near Primary School

Dyfed Powys Police say the incident happened at around 3.55pm on Tuesday, March 24, on Scarrowscant Lane near Furzy Park in Haverfordwest.

A 12-year-old girl was walking alone close to Waldo Williams CP School, when she was approached by two men in a car.

Officers say the passenger got out of the vehicle, spoke to the child and then placed his hands on her arm.

He then let go and returned to the car, which drove off towards Furzy Park.

Thankfully, the girl was not injured and was able to get home safely, where she told her parents what had happened.

Police say they were quickly alerted and enquiries have been ongoing since.

Dyfed Powys Police have released a statement following the incident urging the public to get in touch if they have more information.

“We are appealing for witnesses to a reported incident of attempted abduction in Haverfordwest.

“At approx. 3.55pm on Tuesday March 24, a 12-year-old child, who was walking along Scarrowscant Lane, near to Furzy Park, was approached by two males in a vehicle.

“The passenger of the car is reported to have exited the vehicle and spoken to the child and then placed his hands on her arm. He then let go and returned to the vehicle, which was driven off in the direction of Furzy Park.

“The child did not sustain any injuries, and returned home and informed their parents, who alerted police.

“The driver did not exit the car at any point. The vehicle involved is described to be similar to an Audi A4, in a shiny blue colour.”

Police say the man who got out of the car is described as white, around 5ft 11in tall, with short dark brown hair and a brown beard, and believed to be in his 40s.

He was dressed in a black t-shirt, black jogging bottoms and white trainers.

There is currently no description available of the driver.

The police spokesperson added:

“Local officers have been carrying out a number of enquiries since this matter was reported and are now appealing for anyone who may have information that could assist our investigation.

“Anyone with information about the incident, or who might have dashcam footage of the vehicle, is asked to get in touch.”

Police say enquiries are ongoing as they work to identify those involved and establish exactly what happened.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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