Perth police hunting suspicious man

Sep 26 2008 by Jenny Wood, Perthshire Advertiser Friday

POLICE are investigating reports of a man acting suspiciously near Perth’s St Ninian’s primary school playground at lunchtime on Tuesday.

At 12.55 children told the headteacher a man was taking photographs of youngsters playing.

He has been described as aged 20-30, wearing a red baseball cap, dark blue ‘Lonsdale’ top with white stripes down the sleeves, blue jeans and brown leather shoes.

A spokesperson for Perth and Kinross Council said: “We can confirm that some children in the playground spotted a male taking photographs of pupils on Tuesday. He was accompanied by another male and a female. The children immediately alerted school staff. The headteacher called the police and also informed the council's Child Protection Team.

“We understand police are investigating the incident.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Tayside Police on 0845 600 5705.