Aberystwyth alert after Dyfed-Powys Police abduction warning

Dyfed-Powys Police are appealing for help from the public after a suspected abduction attempt of two children in Penparcau, Aberystwyth.

According to Dyfed-Powys Police a man drove up to two children in Penparcau Park on Thursday evening (June 13) and asked them to get into his vehicle.

The children alerted their parents who then called the police. This led to Dyfed-Powys Police having an increased presence in the town over the weekend.

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A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating a call reporting suspicious behaviour at Penparcau Park yesterday evening (Thursday, June 13).

“A man is reported to have driven alongside two children who were in the park at around 7.50pm and asked them to get into his car.

“The children called a parent, who alerted police.

“The man, who was driving a black car, is believed to have driven up Third Avenue and onto Heol y Wern.

“Residents in Penparcau will notice an increased police presence in the area over the coming days as officers continue their enquiries.”

Anyone with information about the incident, or who might have CCTV footage of the vehicle, is bien asked by police asked to get in touch.

This can be done either online at https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk, or by calling 101.

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.

Quote reference: “347 of June 13.”