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Daily Record
07-07-2025
- Daily Record
Young girl forced into car and driven away as police launch urgent appeal
Detectives from Harlow CID are investigating the incident and working to establish what led up to it. A young girl was subjected to a harrowing ordeal when she was forced into a car near a school, prompting an urgent appeal from the police who have released a description of the driver. Authorities are calling for witnesses after the attempted abduction occurred in Harlow, Essex, last week, with the girl reportedly managing to flee during the distressing event. The incident saw the child put into a grey Audi A4 on First Avenue, close to Mark Hall Academy, sometime between 3pm and 3.45pm on Friday (July 4). She was initially taken away but succeeded in escaping by herself to find assistance. Harlow CID detectives are now delving into the case and searching for those responsible. The man driving the vehicle was said to be clad in a black Nike tracksuit and sported gingery brown hair, and the police are keen to locate both him and the Audi. Detective Inspector Clare Lawrence from Essex Police has stated that efforts are underway to identify both the driver and the car, while also ensuring the welfare of the girl and her family, as reported by Essex Live, reports the Mirror. She commented: "I know this incident has caused concern within the community. Incidents like this are actually really rare but we know it can be worrying to see, hear, and read about the details. "My team is working hard to identify the vehicle and the people involved. We're also safeguarding the girl and supporting her and her family. "I believe there will have been a number of people in the area at the time this incident happened and think someone will have seen something that will help our investigation. If that's you, I need you to come forward." An Essex Police statement from their Harlow District Facebook page revealed: "It was reported the girl was forced into a grey Audi A4 in First Avenue, near the Mark Hall Academy, between 3pm and 3.45pm on Friday 4 July. "Detectives from Harlow CID are investigating the incident and working to establish what led up to it. The driver of the car was described a man wearing a black Nike tracksuit and had gingery brown hair." The force continued: "If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us. Please quote the crime reference number 42/93677/25. "You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. "Visit to find out more about our online reporting services. If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."
Daily Mail
07-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Manhunt launched after girl 'forced into Audi near school': Police release details of 'attempted kidnapper'
A young girl was forced into a car near a secondary school as police launch a manhunt for the driver. The girl managed to escape after being bundled into a grey Audi close to Mark Hall Academy in Essex between 3pm and 3.45pm on Friday, July 4. She was initially driven away from First Avenue, Harlow, but was able to free herself from the vehicle and find help. The driver of the car has been described by police as a man with gingery brown hair and wearing a black Nike tracksuit. An investigation has been launched into the incident with officers looking to trace the driver and the vehicle. The force added they are safeguarding the girl and supporting her and her family. Detective Inspector Clare Lawrence of Essex Police said: 'I know this incident has caused concern within the community. 'Incidents like this are actually really rare but we know it can be worrying to see, hear, and read about the details. 'My team is working hard to identify the vehicle and the people involved. 'We're also safeguarding the girl and supporting her and her family. 'I believe there will have been a number of people in the area at the time this incident happened and think someone will have seen something that will help our investigation. 'If that's you, I need you to come forward.' A police statement said: 'If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us. 'Please quote the crime reference number 42/93677/25. 'You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week.'
Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Young girl forced into car and driven away as police launch urgent appeal
Police are hunting for the driver of a grey Audi A4 who bundled a young girl into the car on a road near the Mark Hall Academy, in Harlow, Essex, with a description given of the man A young girl was forced into a car and near a school with police appealing for information having given out a description of the driver. Witnesses are being sought following the attempted kidnapping that took place in Harlow, Essex, last week, with the girl understood to have escaped during the terrifying incident. The youngster was put in a grey Audi A4 in First Avenue, near the Mark Hall Academy, between 3pm and 3.45pm on Friday (July 4). She was initially driven away but managed to get out by herself and seek help. Detectives from Harlow CID are investigating the incident and the individuals involved. The driver of the car was described as wearing a black Nike tracksuit and had gingery brown hair, and officers are looking to trace him and the vehicle. Detective Inspector Clare Lawrence of Essex Police said detectives are seeking to identify the driver and the car involved while also offering support to the girl and her family, Essex Live reports. She said: 'I know this incident has caused concern within the community. Incidents like this are actually really rare but we know it can be worrying to see, hear, and read about the details. "My team is working hard to identify the vehicle and the people involved. We're also safeguarding the girl and supporting her and her family. "I believe there will have been a number of people in the area at the time this incident happened and think someone will have seen something that will help our investigation. If that's you, I need you to come forward.' A statement from Essex Police - Harlow District on Facebook read: "It was reported the girl was forced into a grey Audi A4 in First Avenue, near the Mark Hall Academy, between 3pm and 3.45pm on Friday 4 July. "Detectives from Harlow CID are investigating the incident and working to establish what led up to it. The driver of the car was described a man wearing a black Nike tracksuit and had gingery brown hair." It added: "If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us. Please quote the crime reference number 42/93677/25. "You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. "Visit to find out more about our online reporting services. If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Yahoo
Police probe launched after girl forced into car near Essex secondary school
A GIRL is being safeguarded and supported by police after she was forced into a car near a secondary school in Essex. It was reported the girl was forced into a grey Audi A4 in First Avenue in Harlow, near the Mark Hall Academy, between 3pm and 3.45pm on Friday. Detectives from Harlow CID are investigating the incident and working to establish what led up to it. The driver of the car was described a man wearing a black Nike tracksuit and had gingery brown hair. Detective Inspector Clare Lawrence said: 'I know this incident has caused concern within the community. 'Incidents like this are actually really rare but we know it can be worrying to see, hear, and read about the details. 'My team is working hard to identify the vehicle and the people involved. We're also safeguarding the girl and supporting her and her family. 'I believe there will have been a number of people in the area at the time this incident happened and think someone will have seen something that will help our investigation. 'If that's you, I need you to come forward.' Anyone with any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this probe, is urged to contact police on 101 or via the live chat service on Quote the crime reference number 42/93677/25. To make an anonymous report, contact independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website at or by calling 0800 555 111.
