Police appeal over 'distressed' child's welfare
Police said witnesses saw the boy near the Co-operative store at Les Camps at about 16:30 BST.
Witnesses reported that the child, described as a black male aged about 10 to 11 years old, ran into the road and was nearly struck by a vehicle.
He was last seen fleeing the area before officers arrived on the scene.
The boy is described as relatively tall for his age, with a black afro hairstyle, and was wearing a brown T-shirt and brown shorts at the time of the incident.
Guernsey Police said they were keen to locate the child to ensure his safety and wellbeing.
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