POLICE today warned people in East Oxford that a number of women have been approached by a man late at night.
There have been three incidents in the last week in the Iffley Road area where a man has approached women on their way home and tried to engage them in conversation.
Iffley Road at 2.30am on Saturday.
Police have not issued any description of the man involved.
Det Sgt Kev Elkins, of Oxford CID, said: "Thankfully none of these incidents have proven to be very serious, but until we trace the man, or men, involved and speak to him about his motives, we would advise local women to take care late at night or very early in the morning.
"Can I remind people of our usual safety advice: walk home with friends and if you are alone, take a licensed taxi.
"We would also like to hear from anyone else who has been approached by a man in the area.
"It may have seemed like a trivial incident at the time, but you could have important information for us."
Det Sgt Elkins can be contacted via the Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505.
If you do not want to talk to police and do not want to leave your name, call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
3:03pm Wednesday 7th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: David, Thame on 5:46pm Wed 7 May 08
Is it my imagination or are the police investigating someone who "tried to engage" three women in conversation?
Either there is more to this story than we are being told or we are living in an increasingly paranoid society
Is it my imagination or are the police investigating someone who "tried to engage" three women in conversation?
Either there is more to this story than we are being told or we are living in an increasingly paranoid society
Posted by: poppy, iffley road on 7:11pm Wed 7 May 08
Maybe the man is getting mixed up with Iffley Road and Cowley Road as girls are supposed to work on the Cowley Road "GOD HELP THEM "
Maybe the man is getting mixed up with Iffley Road and Cowley Road as girls are supposed to work on the Cowley Road "GOD HELP THEM "
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