Police are trying to track down two ice-cream sellers who reportedly tried to lure a 13-year-old girl into their van in Dumfries and Galloway.
Officers say the occupants of the red and white coloured ice-cream truck asked the schoolgirl to enter the van following a brief conversation.
The incident happened at around 10.35pm on Wednesday at the junction of Annan Road and Central Avenue in Gretna .
Police are now asking for the public's help to trace the occupants - a male and a female - and are keen to hear of sightings or any other contact people may have had with the van.
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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".
Anyone with information should call police via 101 quoting reference number 4015 of May 8.
Officers also say they would welcome a call from the van's occupants if they wish to explain their actions.
