A 14-year-old girl has been raped outside a supermarket in Barrhead in East Renfrewshire.
A man approached her as she went to collect her bicycle after leaving Asda in the town's Main Street Shopping Centre. He dragged her into bushes behind the nearby Iceland store.
It happened at about 20:15 on Sunday.
Police described the suspect as white, between 20 and 30 years old, and of medium build. He was wearing a white trilby-style hat.
He also had on a grey zipped top with white striped sleeves, grey jogging-style trousers and grey-coloured trainers. He was carrying an oversized black holdall bag.
The girl had been out cycling nearby before she went into the Asda store.
An "extensive" investigation has been launched by police, including a review of CCTV footage and door-to-door inquiries in the local area.
Det Insp Gillian Patrick said it had been a "traumatic experience" for the young girl.
"We know the man was in the shop prior to the incident taking place and I am appealing to anyone who may have been shopping around that time to think about whether they may have seen this man or noticed anything suspicious.
"If you have any information or knowledge about this crime, please talk to officers and pass it on - it could prove vital in helping us trace the man responsible for this attack."
She added: "I'm aware this incident will be of concern to people and I would like to confirm that additional patrols will be in the area to offer reassurance to local people and if anyone has any concerns, please speak to officers."
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