Should I report to 101, stranger and my baby

Why do you ppl keep saying this over and over that no crime has been committed. You can report suspicious behaviour to the police, you shouldn't discourage ppl from doing that if there is a genuine concern which there is. No ones telling op to ring 999 for crying out loud. It can even be reported online it doesn't mean you are reporting a crime.

Tapping someone on the shoulder to make them turn round then fondle their baby is very intrusive. But as you say, she may be from a culture where that's a bit more normal. Or she was having MH issues?
But yeah, not really a police matter as no crime committed.

Oh golly, I’m way too silly to comprehend what you’ve written. Good day dear

Strange responses, OP. I would have been very uncomfortable with that too and told her in no uncertain terms.
What kind of person tries to touch/hold a complete stranger’s baby?
If she were your MIL, you’d get very different replies 😁

You're a bit silly here. Reporting an incident to 101 isn't going to take up resources in the way you're saying. 101 was set up exactly for this. No ones sending out CID to speak to op just because she spoke to 101 for crying out loud.. if this incident has happened many times then like op tried to say (but you was too busy being belittling) that's how sometimes they can build a case or see if someone is about to do something more serious. But I'm not saying that's the case with this incident i fully accept these things are usually nothing however sometimes they are something.

Why in earth would you report this !!! She was being nice which is rare these days. Jesus

People need to realize that stranger kidnapping is exceptionally rare. Statistically a tiny percentage compared to kidnappings that are either the other parent or family member. It's also mostly family members who sex traffic children. Be cautious, but also use common sense.

You say that but sometimes ppl do small things and it builds up to something serious . It's unlikely and probably nothing however bad things do also happen and then ppl come out saying yes they did this to us too or we saw them acting strange. Granted its more then likely innocent but op isn't silly to over think , we over think things because so much bad stuff we read online that happens and many times ppl say they wish they'd spoken up.

Op just report it to 101, that's what they are there for. Let the police decide if its significant, maybe this person has been going around being inappropriate to others. It's not OK to tap someone on the shoulder to touch their baby when you wasn't in their path especially, if they've had to come over to you when you're putting baby in the car seat .

So dramatic. Yabu

ainbu report to police in case it builds up a bigger picture and she will go on to kidnap

Well that's a hell of a leap.

If you hear of a child locally to you being kidnapped call the police. But your report isn't going to build a picture. You don't know who she is & the police aren't going to be trying to identify her.

Basically all she's done is invade your space & admired your baby. Let it go

When my son was a baby it was safe and normal to leave babies in prams/ buggies outside shops - in fact most shops didn't allow prams/ buggies inside.
My son was really smiley and good natured and often I came out the shop to find people had left money and sweeties on the buggy.

Gotta love South London right?😁 you leave your house never knowing what sort of bizzare exchange you’ll encounter that day!

I’m not undermining the OP’s feelings at all. Did you miss the part where I said the exchange wasn’t nice?

Do you think the police have the resources to follow up on a report that’s been made for ‘invading people’s personal space?’ What other information does the OP have in order for the police to find out who this random stranger is? Again, do you really think they have the resources to do that?

You are being massively unreasonable.
You are fine. Your baby is fine. No, you don’t report it to the police. No crime took place.

Was literally gonna ask OP are you in South London?

There are a lot of people in the world, this can't be the first time you've seen someone behave slightly differently to how you would?

I understand you felt vulnerable, if you did report to the police you should make it clear it's a 'just for info' report rather than a crime report.

But this was a stranger, with whom OP had no interaction prior.

I've been abroad with my children/babies many times. Have never had someone interfere like this. OP was putting her baby in her car, it wasn't in a stroller in a cafe.

She put her hand under his armpit as if to take him? Not normal at all - follow your instincts and report OP. It may be nothing - but on the other hand a picture may build. Have confidence in your own experience and feelings, and ignore those who weren't there.

Invading people's personal space? Acting inappropriately? Stop undermining OPs feelings.

Follow your gut OP. That would majorly freak me out too. The police can always discard it but it could also be part of a bigger picture. Always better to be safe than sorry with these types of things.

In case she goes on to kidnap - wow you really jumped the shark there OP! May I suggest you never ever go abroad with your baby....

Obviously a cultural difference, other countries are more relaxed and sociable with babies/family. I think its an extreme jump to go to police and kidnapping.

Did she put a coin under his armpit? I had this once, meant to bring them good luck or something. I guess only you know how it felt but I would guess it's a cultural thing.