'Disturbance' in Chippenham investigated by police
A man's approached a child during the afternoon school run
Last updated 30th Jan 2025
Police in Chippenham are investigating what they're calling a 'disturbance' during yesterday afternoon's school run (Wednesday 29th January).
A 12 year old boy's reported being approached by a man that's not known to him in the area of Woodlands Road and Downing Street at around 3.00pm.
Officers are asking anyone who might have information to contact them, especially if they saw a person described as:
- Mixed race
- Aged in his 30s
- Around six feet tall
- Medium build
- Wearing denim shorts
- Black hoodie
- Black facemask
The child involved wasn't harmed in the incident.
If you can help with enquiries, or have dash cam footage you can pass on, you're asked to contact Wiltshire Police on 101, quoting reference number 204 of yesterday's date (29/1).
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.