Police Launch Hunt For Suspicious Ice Cream Van

POLICE officers in Gretna are asking for the public’s help to trace the occupants of a red and white coloured ice-cream van which was seen in the village on Wednesday evening, 8 May 2019.

Following the report of a suspicious incident, where a 13 year old girl was asked to enter the van following a brief conversation with the occupants, a male and a female, officers are keen to hear of sightings or other contact anyone may have had with the van.

Sergeant Scott McDowall said “This incident happened at around 10.35pm on Wednesday evening whilst the girl was at the bus stop at the junction of Annan Road and Central Avenue in Gretna. The man is described as being white, in his 40s, balding grey hair and spoke with an English accent. The female is also white, in her 40s, brown shoulder length brown hair and also spoke with an English accent. We are asking anyone who may have seen this van or can help identify the occupants to get in touch with us through the 101 number quoting the reference number 4015 8/5. We would also welcome a call from the occupants of the van itself if they would want to explain their actions to us.”

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Graeme Wellburn
9/5/19