Police warn of suspicious man acting inappropriately towards lone females in Milton Keynes
A police alert has been issued after an unknown male has repeatedly preyed on women in part of MK.
And they are asking for witnesses to the incidents, which involved indecent exposure and suspicious behaviour and happened primarily at Tattenhoe Valley Park and on nearby redways – all at the same time of day.
The police investigation relates to three reports involving females aged 13, 15 and 63 and all the incidents happened in two weeks between August 25 and September 10.
In the first disturbing event, reported between 3.30pm to 3.45pm on August 25, a 13-year-old girl was running in the park when she became concerned that an unknown man was following her around a circuit near the bridges area.
She changed her route before seeking help from a nearby property. The man subsequently left the area.
In a second incident, which took place between 3.30pm and 3.45pm on September 7, a 63-year-old woman was walking through Tattenhoe Valley Park when she saw a man in bushes who was indecently exposing himself.
A third report relates to two encounters involving a 15-year-old girl. On September 7, the girl was walking along the Holyhead redway when an unknown man approached her and attempted to start a conversation.
Three days later, on September 10 at about 3.30pm, the girl was walking home from school near the community centre by Winfold Lane when what is believed to be the same man stopped alongside her in a light blue five-seater SUV.
He spoke to her from the vehicle and then drove away.
The man is described as of Asian or Mediterranean heritage, aged between 30 and 50-years-old and around six feet tall. He has an average build, dark brown hair, brown eyes and is clean shaven.
Investigating officer PC Amy Olah, based at Milton Keynes police station, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into these reports and are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed any of these incidents, or who may recognise the description of the man involved, to come forward.
“I am particularly keen to hear from anybody who was in or around Tattenhoe Valley Park on 25 August or 7 September, or who was in the area of Holyhead redway or Winfold Lane between 7 and 10 September and may have information that could assist our investigation.
“If you have any information, no matter how insignificant you think it may be, please contact Thames Valley Police.”
Anyone with information can make a report online via the Thames Valley Police website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43260479565.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through its website.
Meanwhile police have issued an official alert to the public. It states: “I would like to make you aware of a suspicious male that has been loitering around the Tattenhoe and Emerson Valley area. The male has been reported to walk through Tattenhoe Valley Park regularly, and is making individuals feel uncomfortable.”
It adds: “The male is yet to be identified, but police are making enquiries within the area. Should you have had a similar experience, or see something you don't think is right, please contact us.”.