Hunt for man with yellow teeth who snatched dummies from babies and assaulted child in scary shopping centre attacks
AN urgent hunt is on for a man with yellow teeth who snatched dummies from babies in terrifying shopping centre attacks.
The horror unfolded four times across a matter of months in Essex, with a child being assaulted on one occasion.
The man has been described as slim and white, in his 20s, with light/light-brown coloured eyes, and yellow teeth.
Cops said they released his photo in the hopes people would recognise his clothing – which was a black hooded top and carrying a black Nike bag with a white logo.
The force said the four incidents unfolded between February 10 and Monday, August 7 at Staple Tye Shopping Centre, Woodcroft, in the Parsloe Road, and Cooks Spinney areas.
Chief Inspector Paul Austin, District Commander for Harlow, said: “This is a series of unusual incidents and, as a parent myself, I understand the level of concern they will cause.
“However, I want to reassure the people of Harlow that we have detectives dedicated to investigating these incidents, have linked previous incidents, and my teams will be visible out in the community to provided reassurance.
“I would urge you to continue going about your daily business as usual but be vigilant of anyone acting suspiciously.
“I need anyone who has information or recognises this person to contact us.”
The force urged anyone with information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact.
It asked people reach out by submitting a report on its website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.
Alternatively you can call the force on 101. In an emergency always call 999.
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.