Police i nvestigating a string of attempted kidnappings have issued footage of a “vehicle of interest”.
The move comes after reports a motorist attempted to kidnap a 15-year-old schoolgirl as she waited at a bus stop in Monton.
It was suggested he made advances on her before physically attempting to get her in the car - said to be a dark hatchback.
After viewing CCTV footage, Greater Manchester Police is now looking for links between the incident and two others in Salford within the past fortnight.
The incidents involved two girls aged 13 and 15.
Officers also want to talk to the driver of a black Vauxhall Astra.
Detective Inspector Chris Horsfield from the Salford Division said: “The victims have been left extremely shaken up by this encounter and it’s very important that we get this man identified and off the streets as soon as possible.
“We believe that the man we want to speak to may have been driving a dark-coloured hatchback car, but we need to review dashcam footage to identify the make, model and registration plate.
“We are appealing to drivers in the areas on the dates and times above to please submit their dashcam footage to us, so our specialised officers can go through and analyse it.”
Operation Wraith has been set up with dedicated detectives investigating the offences.
- Officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have dashcam footage in:
- Rocky Lane/Monton Green/Monton High Street on Monday 21 November 2022 between 6-7pm.
- Mossfield Road/Ackworth Road, Swinton on Monday 21 November 2022 between 8-9am.
Liverpool Street, Salford between Fitzwarren Street and Albion Way on Wednesday 16 November 2022 between 7:45-8:20pm.
Anyone with footage is asked to call 0161 856 8361 or dialling 101 or using the LiveChat function on our website www.gmp.police.uk , quoting log number 2786 of 21/11/22.
