Police continue to investigate incident in St
Heliers
Auckland Police are continuing to make a number
of enquiries in relation to an incident in St Heliers where
an 11-year-old girl was grabbed by a man on her way to
school yesterday morning.
We have spoken to a number of
people in the wider area and are following positive lines of
enquiry.
Officers have maintained a strong presence in the
St Heliers area as our investigation continues in an attempt
to reassure the community.
The victim is being supported
by police and is doing well given the circumstances.
We
continue to ask anyone who was in the wider area near St
Heliers School between 7.30am and 9am and witnessed any
suspicious activity to contact police.
The man who
approached the girl is described as having light brown skin,
with brown/grey hair with a bald patch on top.
He is
possibly in his 40s, tall and of solid build.
Anyone with
information can contact Auckland City Crime Squad on 09 302
6832.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers
anonymously on 0800 555
111.
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