SOUTH Wales Police are calling for information after a young woman was seen being forced into a car in one of the student areas of Swansea.
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Photo: Rhys Orton.
The “suspicious incident” occurred around 4pm last Monday less than a quarter of a mile from the popular student venues Uplands Diner and Noah’s Yard.
The woman involved in the incident is believed to be in her early 20s.
She was allegedly dragged into a car near the junction of Glanmor Road and Eden Avenue in the Uplands area.
The dark-coloured jeep-style vehicle involved was believed to have contained three people of Chinese appearance.
Detective Chief Inspector Simon Davies of Swansea Central Police Station said: “We are concerned for the safety of this female and would encourage her to contact us so that we know she is safe and well.
“I am also keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident which happened in broad daylight on a busy road.”
PCSO Clive Dainton, one of the campus police officers, said: “If you’re walking alone, stick to busy, well-lit areas. Avoid risky shortcuts through alleys and deserted areas.
“Always report any incidents to the police, because this could stop it happening to other students.”
The incident was reported just days after an armed robbery at Dylan’s wine merchants in Sketty. Two men wearing high visibility clothing entered the store on Dilwyn Road shortly before midday on Saturday. One of the men was carrying a shotgun and demanded money from the shopkeeper.
The pair escaped in a van belonging to the wine merchants. It was later recovered by the police around a mile from the incident at Briar Dene in Sketty Park.
Anyone with information about the incidents should phone the police non-emergency number on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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