BY IAN CROUCH
Police now say there was nothing suspicious in an incident where two young children were approached at Swansea.
It was alleged a man in his 60’s spoke to the 5 and 7-year-old’s ate the Woolworths Supermarket in Josephson Street on Thursday afternoon, asking them to go out to his car parked outside.
A man attended Belmont Police Station on Friday morning following media reports and it’s now been determined the incident was a misunderstanding and no further action is required.
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Police are appealing for public help after two young children were approached at Swansea.
A man in his 60’s started chatting to the 7 and 5-year-olds outside the Woolworths Supermarket in Josephson Street at about 3.40 on Thursday afternoon, asking them to go to his car parked nearby.
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The children didn’t leave the complex and reported the conversation to their
mother who in turn reported the matter to police.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance with a
medium build and between 155-165cm tall, and was wearing dark blue ‘Croc’ style footwear and was driving a metallic light blue van.
Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
