Further appeal following report of robbery and indecent exposure in Christchurch
Detectives are issuing a further appeal for information following a report of robbery and indecent exposure in Christchurch.
Between 7.30pm and 9pm on Wednesday 30 April 2025 a teenage boy was walking in Mudeford Woods close to the entrance near the Somerford Road roundabout when he was approached by a man, who was unknown to him.
It was reported that the man grabbed the victim’s arm and took his phone before exposing himself. The victim then managed to run away and return home.
The man is described as five feet nine inches tall and of medium build with tanned skin. He is aged in his late 30s to early 40s and has short, black, curly hair. He was wearing a dark blue T-shirt and grey jogging bottoms.
Detective Inspector Stefanie Belton, of the Dorset Police Child Abuse Investigation Team (CAIT), said: “We have been continuing to investigate this incident and we are pleased to confirm that the cyclist who assisted the victim in getting home has made contact with us and is helping to provide us with information.
“Following enquiries, we are requesting anyone who was driving or parked near the parade of shops on Somerford Road – specifically between the fish and chip shop and the Indian takeaway during the aforementioned date and time – to please contact us so we can obtain their dashcam footage.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250061034. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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