Appeal to trace man after racially-aggravated incident in Yate

Posted on 26 November 2025, at 10:02 in Appeals

Officers looking over a balcony. — Can you help?

We’re issuing CCTV images as part of an appeal for information after a man approached a mother as she walked through Yate Shopping Centre with her three-year-old child.

He made a number of racially-aggravated comments while gesturing towards the child, who is of dual heritage.

The mother told him to stop and walked away.

It happened in East Walk between 11.30am and midday on Monday 29 September, and was reported to police on 4 October.

Officers have been making a number of enquiries and are now keen to trace the man in these images who may be able to help the investigation.

A man standing sideways on to the camera, described as being in his sixties, about 5ft 8ins tall and white, with very short or balding hair. He's wearing trousers and a jumper.

A man looking towards the camera, described as being in his sixties, about 5ft 8ins tall and white, with very short or balding hair. He's wearing a jumper.

He’s described as being in his sixties, about 5ft 8ins tall and white, with very short or balding hair.

Officers would like him – or anyone who recognises him – to get in touch.

If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5225278453, or complete our online appeals form.

You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.

No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.