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Man in cream van makes suspicious approach to schoolgirl in Lurgan

College Walk, Lurgan

Police are investigating after a man in a van made a suspicious approach towards a young girl in Lurgan on Thursday afternoon.

The incident occurred in the vicinity of Lurgan College shortly after 3.30pm.

It is understood a man in a cream van approached a young schoolgirl and asked if she wanted to come with him.

She declined the invitation, walked on, and reported the incident.

A police spokesperson told Armagh I: “We received a report of a suspicious approach to a girl in the College Walk area of Lurgan yesterday afternoon.

“Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone with any information, or who noticed any suspicious activity in the area, to contact us on 101 quoting reference 1356 of 02/08/21.”

Alternatively, a report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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