Police have launched an investigation after a man took a toddler from a pram in Heysham.
A woman had been pushing her child in a pram on Heysham Road, close to Tesco Express, when she stopped to get some money from a cash machine.
The woman reached under the pram and when she looked up a man was holding her 20-month-old daughter.
The woman screamed, taking back the child, with the man making off from the scene, running through an alleyway behind Tesco. The girl was not injured.
No arrests have been made.
Police are appealing for information after being called to a report of the incident at around 6.30pm on Wednesday (April 13).
Officers have conducted numerous CCTV and investigative enquiries.
Det Insp Andy Ellis, of Lancaster CID, said: “This is clearly a very concerning incident and we want to identify the man involved as soon as possible.
“Thankfully both mother and daughter were unharmed.
“It would appear at this stage the man has just held the child, as opposed to attempting anything more serious, however, this is clearly worrying.
“If you saw what happened, or anyone acting suspiciously in the area around the time of the incident, please come forward immediately.”
If you can help call 101 or email forcecontrolroom@lancashire.police.uk quoting log number 1141 of April 13.


Police issue quicksand warning after riverbank danger for school pupils in Lancaster
Lancaster animal shelter launches 'Big Build' fundraiser to help save charity
LISTEN: Morecambe "definitely submitting a bid" to become first UK Town of Culture
Heysham Port upgrade blamed for traffic chaos 'trapping residents in their homes'
LISTEN: Tourism champs hail Eden Project and Tour de France as huge for Morecambe Bay area
Donation helps college pan ability football team to play in national championships
LISTEN: Meet the new manager of the Midland Hotel in Morecambe
LISTEN: Main contractor to build Eden Project Morecambe to be announced this month
£1.2m of funding for flood defence schemes in Lancaster district announced
Morecambe Bay hospital trust unveils new painless blood test
Thousands raised to help boost return of Lancaster Music Festival
High street computer games shop in Lancaster closes down
LISTEN: Carnforth actor wins Hollywood and Paris awards for horror film role
"1600 potholes repaired last week" says councillor as roads debate rumbles on
Burger King takeaway in Lancaster city centre closes down
Morecambe lifeboat crew reunite dog lost on sands with owner
New Morrisons Daily supermarket opens in Morecambe
Council investigate after derelict food trailer found dumped in Lancaster layby
Man charged after pedestrian died in Morecambe hit and run
LISTEN: We go out on Pothole Patrol in Morecambe

