Police investigate concerning reports of men approaching women and children in Chippenham. Reassurance patrols increased.
Four “suspicious” events happened in the town. Wiltshire Police are looking into them all. The events involved men approaching women or kids. The people didn’t know the men.
Police don’t think the incidents connect. Sergeant Jamie Ball wants to reassure everyone. They are seriously checking each report fully. Officers patrol often, so people can easily find them. This helps anyone who feels unsafe.
Nobody got physically hurt in these events. They aren’t sure if one person is behind them. A teen and friends were followed from McDonald’s. Social media might worry people with incorrect theories. News reports without facts can also cause worry.
The Wiltshire Times got the four incident details. They came directly from the police. One case involved a woman approached in a Mercedes. Another included a teen followed by a driver. A 14-year-old was approached on Union Road. A 12-year-old faced someone on Woodlands Road.
Police arrested a 52-year-old about the Union Road event. He reportedly offered the 14-year-old rides repeatedly. The police updated schools and gave them info for parents. Sergeant Ball thanks everyone for their help. He appreciates tips and CCTV footage.
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