Police are appealing for information after reports of a child approach in Oxley Vale yesterday.
About 8.50am, Wednesday 14 July 2021, a 12-year-old boy was walking towards the intersection of Higgins Lane and Manilla Road, Oxley Vale when he was approached by an unknown man.
Police have been told the man exited the vehicle and attempted to grab the boy before he was able to get away from him.
Officers from Oxley Police District have commenced an investigation.
As inquiries continue, police would like to speak to a man who may be able to assist with inquiries.
He is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, aged between 30-35, 195cms tall, wearing blacking clothing with a black beanie.
He was driving a maroon or brown SUV vehicle.
As inquiries continue, investigators are appealing for anyone who may have been in the area or have dashcam footage to contact Tamworth Police Station on 02 6768 2999 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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 information via NSW Police social media pages.
