Man asked children in park to get in his car

Police are investigating a report of suspicious behaviour after a man reportedly asked two children playing in a park to get into his car. Dyfed-Powys Police said they received the report about the incident which happened at Penparcau Park, Aberystwyth, on Thursday, June 13.

Officers received a report of a man driving alongside two children in the park at around 7.50pm and asking them to get in his car. The children then called a parent who reported the incident to the police.

The man, who was driving a black car, is believed to have driven up Third Avenue and into Heol y Wern. A force spokesman said residents in Penparcau will notice an increased police presence in the area over the coming days as officers continue their inquiries.

Anyone with information about the incident, or who might have CCTV footage of the vehicle, is asked to get in touch either online at https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk, or by calling 101. Those wishing to report information should quote reference 347 of June 13. Alternatively people can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.