Altea local police have issued a warning to all parents to be on the lookout for a suspected child snatcher operating in the Valencian town.
Police say a heavyset Spanish speaking man, of between 40-50 and with a dark complexion, driving a white saloon car with blacked out rear windows, has attempted to lure several children this week, all brown haired boys between 10 – 12 years of age.
In all cases, the predator has approached children, asking if they are lost and offering them a life to their homes, although so far it appears no child has accepted the lift.
A general alert has been issued to all schools, clubs and sports installations in the town, as police say it is vital that all organisations be on the lookout for the predator until he is captured.