Appeal as teen girl grabbed in kidnap attempt
POLICE are looking to speak to a man following the attempted kidnapping of a teenage girl last month.
Officers believe a girl was approached by a man at a bus stop on St James Lane in Willenhall on Friday, February 12, at around 3.30pm.
He grabbed her by her wrist and coat, but fortunately the girl managed to get away. She made her way home and called the police.
She was not physically injured during the incident but understandably has been left very shaken.
West Midlands Police are now looking to speak to this man, who can be seen wearing a black hoodie and blue shirt whilst travelling on a bus.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact them as a “matter of urgency”.
An appeal reads: “Do you recognise this man? We want to speak to him following an attempted kidnap on St James Lane, Coventry, at 3.30pm on Friday, February 12.
“We believe a teenage girl was approached by a man in a bus stop, where she was grabbed by her wrist and coat. Fortunately she was able to escape and made her way home where the police were called.
“She was not physically injured, but undoubtedly this will have caused a great deal of distress.
“His image has been shared internally, but we are now asking for your help to identify him.
“If you have any information, please contact us as a matter of urgency via live chat on our website or by calling 101. Please quote crime reference number 20CV/41381X/21.”
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can also contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit www. crimestoppers-uk.org.