Reports Of Men In Car Following Two Girls In Ash Vale

Published on: 28 Aug, 2020
Updated on: 1 Sep, 2020

Police officers have been carrying out extra patrols in Ash Vale following reports of men in a car following two girls.

In a statement, Surrey Police says: “Local residents in Ash Vale may [have) notice[d] an increased police presence in the area today (Thursday, August 27). This is precautionary following a report of suspicious behaviour in the area yesterday.”

Officers were called to Derwent Avenue at around 5pm following the reporting of the incident to them.

The police adds: “Enquiries are ongoing, an investigation is under way and officers have been patrolling the local area today to provide some community reassurance.”

The borough commander for Guildford, Andy Hill, added: “We do not want to worry local residents but want to reassure that we take reports of this nature very seriously.

“If you witnessed anything or have any further information, we urge you to get in touch. We’d also like to remind the public to always report incidents such as these to the police.”

If you have any information which could help, contact Surrey Police using incident/crime reference number PR/45200090650.

Online at https://www.surrey.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/

Or call 101. If you do not wish to leave your name, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

This story is based on a press release from Surrey Police.