Hunt after man tried to lure boy, 12, into car

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man tried to lure a schoolboy into his car in Stirlingshire.

Picture: Police Scotland

The boy, aged 12, was walking along Keir Street in Bridge of Allan at about 5:45pm last Monday afternoon when he was approached by a man in an old-looking silver vehicle.

After refusing the offer of a lift, the driver became angry and ordered the boy to get into the car – but he ran off.

The suspect had an unkempt long beard, and was wearing a grey AC/DC T-shirt with the motif in red and white.

Police officers have now appealed for anyone who may have information to come forward.

The man was in his late 20s or early 30s, of muscular build, and had sandy-brown collar-length hair. He was wearing silver-rimmed aviator shades.

Det Con Gavin Dingwall said: “Although the boy was not assaulted during this incident, it did leave him shaken and upset.

“Anyone who was on Kier Street last Monday evening should contact the police.”