Police search for man who challenged young male over his 'inappropriate behaviour' at Rushden Lakes

Police are trying to trace a potential witness who challenged a young man about his inappropriate behaviour inside a store at Rushden Lakes.

The appeal relates to an incident which took place at the retail and leisure development between 2.45pm and 3pm on Saturday, April 25.

Officers are investigating an allegation of inappropriate behaviour in Boots and are appealing for a potential witness – a white man carrying a child - who is believed to have challenged the offender.

A force spokesman said: “They would also like to speak to anyone who may have seen a black male, aged 17 to 20, and of a large build with black hair, acting suspiciously in any of the stores at Rushden Lakes.

Police are appealing for a potential witness to come forward following an incident at Rushden Lakesplaceholder image
Police are appealing for a potential witness to come forward following an incident at Rushden Lakes

"He was wearing a light grey hooded top and darker grey tracksuit bottoms.”

Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 quoting incident number 26000248073.

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