A teenage girl was left deeply shaken after a frightening incident in Ipswich where two men allegedly attempted to lure her into a car before chasing her down the street in broad daylight. The distressing event has prompted a police investigation and heightened community concern over public safety.
Details of the Disturbing Incident
The incident occurred on Friday, February 6, at approximately 11.20am on Felixstowe Road near the junction with Hines Road in Ipswich. According to reports, a small, blue car pulled up beside the teenage girl, and two men inside spoke to her, asking her to get into the vehicle. When she refused and ran off towards Murray Road Park, the men reportedly exited the car and pursued her on foot.
Police Response and Investigation
Suffolk Police were alerted to the incident shortly after it happened and officers attended the scene to conduct a search. Unfortunately, the vehicle and the suspects were not located at the time. The police have classified the event as a reported "attempted accosting" and have launched a full investigation to identify the individuals involved.
In a statement, Suffolk Police said: "The girl has refused and run off towards Murray Road Park. The men are then reported to have run after the girl, before the girl has screamed and the two men have left, returned to their vehicle and driven off along Murray Road, towards Felixstowe Road. The girl was left shaken but unhurt."
Descriptions of the Suspects
Police have released detailed descriptions of the two men in an effort to gather more information from the public:
- The first suspect is described as a black male, aged in his late teens or early 20s, with afro-styled, dark-coloured hair. He was wearing a black ski mask, a black puffer jacket, and grey trousers.
- The second suspect is described as a white male, also aged in his late teens to early 20s, with blonde hair and of a medium build. He was wearing a light-grey Nike Tech tracksuit.
Appeal for Witnesses and Community Measures
Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the two men or the blue vehicle in the area around the time to come forward. They are particularly interested in footage from dash-cameras, CCTV, or video doorbell cameras that may have captured relevant details.
To reassure the community and gather further intelligence, Suffolk Police have announced that additional patrols will be conducted in the area. Residents are encouraged to approach uniformed officers with any queries or information they may have regarding this case or other safety concerns.
This alarming event underscores the importance of vigilance and community cooperation in maintaining public safety, especially for vulnerable individuals like teenagers. The police investigation continues as they work to bring those responsible to justice and prevent similar incidents in the future.
