Witness Appeal – Bishops Wood

Staffordshire Police are appealing for information following a concerning incident reported in Bishops Wood village.

On Tuesday 30th June, near the bridle path in Bishops Wood, a 10-year-old girl was approached by an unknown male.

The male is described as:

It was reported that the male offered the girl a cookie, which she declined. The male then allegedly stated that if she did not take it, harm would come to her family. The girl left the area and reported the incident.

Officers are conducting enquiries and are keen to hear from anyone who may have been in the area at the time, witnessed the interaction, or has CCTV, doorbell camera, dashcam footage, or any other information that could assist in identifying the male.

If you have any information, please contact Staffordshire Police on 101 quoting the relevant incident number, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Parents and carers are encouraged to speak with their children about personal safety and the importance of reporting any concerning encounters with strangers to a trusted adult.

Please avoid speculation on social media and report any information directly to the police.

Neighbourhood Policing Team
Staffordshire Police