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Witness appeal following suspicious incident in Thurmaston

Police are appealing for witnesses following a report of a suspicious incident in the Eastfield Road area of Thurmaston.

The incident happened sometime between 4pm and 4.20pm on Sunday January 25, 2009, when a 9-year-old girl, walking along Winterton Close in the direction of Eastfield Road, walked passed a white van parked up on the corner of Winterton Close.

A man in the van asked the girl if she wanted a lift. The girl refused and ran away. The man then gave chase on foot before stopping when they reached Eastfield Road.

He is described as black, about 6ft tall and between 20 and 30-years-old and of medium build. He had black spiked up hair and a black moustache. He was wearing a short black leather jacket, grey jeans and white trainers with red zigzag patterns.

He had been driving a white van, described as about the same size as a Ford Escort van, including the word ‘THE' and the numbers ‘076' on the side in black lettering.

PC Jenna Roe, who is investigating the incident, said: "The girl involved in this incident was not hurt but was understandably shaken. She did exactly the right thing by going straight home and informing her parents about what happened, who then called the police.

"It is not clear what the man's motive was but at this stage we are treating this as an isolated incident. We would like to hear from anybody who saw anything suspicious in the area at the time.

"Do you remember seeing a girl running down Winterton Close and Eastfield Road? Did you see a man matching this description? Did you see a white van in the area before or after the incident? If so, or if you have any other information, then please contact police."

Anybody with any information is asked to contact PC 4664 Jenna Roe on Leicester (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 4664. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous on 0800 555 111.

* Please note, some mobile phone service providers may charge for this call.

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