Police investigate suspicious behaviour of man in Shifnal
Police officers are appealing for witnesses or information after two women were approached by a man on a bicycle in the Shifnal on consecutive days in August.
The first incident occurred between 6.45pm and 7pm on Tuesday 23 August on a track off Wolverhampton Road in Shifnal.
A woman had been jogging in the area when she noticed a man on a bike riding toward her. They passed each other and nothing was said. She then noticed that the man on the bike had changed direction and was now behind her.
There was a brief exchange of words between the two and the cyclist left in an unknown direction.
The man was riding a mountain bike and was described as white in his thirties with fair 'unkempt hair' and was clean shaven. He was thought to be of a medium build and was believed to be wearing dark coloured trousers at the time of the incident.
The second incident occurred the following day on Wednesday 24 August and occurred between 4pm and 4.20pm on Admirals Way in Shifnal.
A 29 year-old woman was walking with her young child when she was approached by a man on a bike.
He then tried to engage her in conversation but the victim did not respond. The man then began shouting at the woman before he left the scene and cycled towards High Street.
The man is described as white, in his late twenties to early thirties and of a stocky build. He is also thought to have light brown 'messy' hair and at the time of the incident was wearing a light hooded jacket, blue jeans and he was riding a black bike with silver lettering.
Neither of the two women were harmed in any way.
PC Jessica Hindley, investigating, said: "I would like to reassure local residents that we are working hard to identify the person or people involved in these incidents.
"At this stage we cannot confirm conclusively that the two incidents were perpetrated by the same individual. I would ask anyone who witnessed any of these incidents to please come forward and talk to police. Any information you have could significantly help our investigation.
"Neither of the women were harmed but were understandably shaken. Specially trained officers are supporting the victims. Likewise, there have been increased patrols in the area to reassure local residents."
If you can help the investigation or have information about any of these incidents please call 101 quoting incident number 539s of Wednesday 24 August.
Alternatively, if you want to give information but don't want to give your name you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or use their anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers.org.uk. Crimestoppers are not part of the police, when you contact them you won't be identified. The only person who knows you have given information is you.
