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.


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