Police: Child Approach Yesterday

POLICE are appealing for public assistance following a 14 year old girl being approached by a man driving a silvery-grey SUV with Queensland number plates, at approximately 1:45pm yesterday, as she walked along Susan Street in Scone, near Murray Bain Oval.

Please note: Police initially reported the incident occurred on Friday, however they have since confirmed it occurred on Saturday afternoon.

The driver asked if she wanted a lift and when she declined, the man drove away.

The girl went to a nearby home, alerted her family and police were contacted.

The man is described as being of African appearance, in his 40s or 50s, of medium build and wearing a dark green polo shirt.

Local police are investigating the matter and are seeking public assistance to identify the man and clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report crime via NSW Police social media pages.