Police are investigating after a boy was approached by a man in Coffs Harbour on Saturday.
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An 11-year-old boy left a grocery store on Harbour Drive and walked in a westerly direction towards a crossing when a vehicle driven by a man approached him just after 4pm Saturday.
Police have been told the man spoke to the boy briefly, before the boy ran from the scene.
Now police would like to speak to a man who may be able to assist them.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of slim build, aged between 20 and 30 years, with short black hair, a small amount of facial hair and either large gaps in his teeth or a number of black teeth.
The car is described as possibly an older-model, dark blue Audi, with green ‘P’ plates displayed on the back of the car.
Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page.
Safe People, Safe Places
- The incident has prompted police to encourage parents to discuss the ‘Safe People, Safe Places’ messages with their children, including;
- Make sure your parents or another adult you know knows where you are at all times.
- Always walk straight home or to the place you are walking to. Walk near busier roads and streets, or use paths where there are lots of other people.
- Know where safe places are – a shop, service station, police station, library or school. If you are ever frightened, you should go to one of these places and ask them to call the police.
- Learn about safe adults you can look for and talk to if you need help – police officers, teachers at school, adults you know and trust.
- Don’t talk to people you don’t know and never get into a car with someone you don’t know. If a car stops on the side of the road and you don’t know the person inside, do not stop.
- If you are scared and can use a phone, call 000 and tell them you are scared.
- If someone tries to grab you, yell out, ‘Go away, I don’t know you’. This lets other people know you have been approached by someone you don’t know.
