Posted: Sun 31st Aug 2025

Police issue CCTV appeal after reports of suspicious man in Shotton

News and Info from Deeside, Flintshire, North Wales
This article is old - Published: Sunday, Aug 31st, 2025

Police are appealing for information after reports of a man seen trying door handles and looking into vehicles in Shotton.

North Wales Police say CCTV shows a male in the town in the early hours of Friday 30 August. Residents are being asked to check their own CCTV or doorbell cameras between midnight and 4am that day.

The suspect is described as around 45 to 50 years old, about 5ft 11ins tall, with short black hair and black stubble. He was wearing a blue puffer-style coat, black and grey trousers and black and grey Nike Air Max shoes.

Officers are also asking residents to check their vehicles for any signs of tampering or damage.

Anyone with footage or information is asked to contact North Wales Police via 101 or webchat, quoting reference number 25000719251.

PC Matthew Watts, Community Beat Manager for Shotton and Queensferry, said: “Your help is vital in keeping our community safe. Thank you for your continued vigilance and support.”

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