By Parents shaken after alleged ‘abduction’ attempts
An alleged abduction attempt has left locals and parents shaken, with similar instances being reported in the area.
According to reports, the woman was walking down Wellington Street at around 2.40pm on Wednesday, 16 November, collecting her children from school.
A van, described as a White Ford, allegedly began following them, with another woman claiming her son was almost abducted by the driver, citing attempts to ‘grab her son’ on his way home from school on Wednesday, November 16, along Runswick Road.
It is currently unknown whether the incidents are related, however, schools and parents have been urged to remain vigilant.
Humberside Police provided a statement, based on information so far:
“Officers are investigating reports of an alleged attempted accosting in Grimsby yesterday (Wednesday 16 November).
“It was reported that a man is believed to have approached a teenage boy in the Runswick Road area yesterday, before driving off in a white van.”
Inspector Steve Peck said: “We have visited the informant and his family and have conducted a number of enquiries around the reported location, including viewing CCTV footage in the area.
“We have received some additional information this morning and have been conducting further enquiries.
“We know that reports such of these can cause shock and concern to residents and parents and we will be increasing our presence in the area at the appropriate times.
“We are also liaising with the school to help safeguard pupils and will endeavour to provide a further update when today’s enquiries are concluded.”
If anyone has information regarding this incident, you can contact us on 101, quoting log 196 of 16 November.
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