Police have issued an e-fit of a man wanted in connection with the attempted abduction of a 13-year-old girl in Hale.
The teenager was walking along Hale Road at around 12.30pm on Friday July 15th when she was approached by a man driving what was believed to be a grey Toyota.
He asked for directions to Hale Country Club, but when the girl gave directions, he asked if she wanted a lift as it was raining. When the girl refused, the man is said to have insisted, but the girl walked away and the man drove off.
The wanted man is described as white, aged between 50 and 60 with short grey hair and short stubble. He was wearing dark rimmed glasses and spoke with a local accent.
Detective Sergeant Dan Hayes, from GMP ’s Trafford borough, said: “I understand this is a worrying incident which will no doubt cause concern but I want to assure everybody that we have launched a full investigation.
“The young girl was approached but refused to go with the man, which is a testament to her as she could have easily been tempted to take up the offer of a lift when it was raining.
“I would like to appeal to anyone who recognises the man in the e-fit to please get in touch.
Anybody with information should contact police on 0161 856 7530 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
