Police are urgently trying to trace a man who was seen approaching children in a 'concerning' incident in Inverness.
The man, who is between 20 to 40-years-old, approached children in the Dalneigh area on Monday April 18 in the late afternoon.
A similar incident was also reported to police on Monday April 11.
The male suspect is described as being of slim build and was wearing dark trousers and a black jacket.
He was last seen on a footpath near the Dalneigh playing field.
Officers are urging anyone with relevant footage to get in touch as they try to trace the man involved.
Detective Inspector Caroline Mackay from the Public Protection Unit said: “We understand incidents like this are concerning to the local community and officers are working to trace the man involved.
“I would ask anyone who may have seen this man on Monday afternoon or anyone with relevant dash-cam, CCTV or doorbell camera footage to get in touch.
“Additional patrols are ongoing in the area to offer reassurance to the local community. Anyone with concerns can approach these officers.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 2176 of 18 April, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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