Police are appealing for information after a teenage girl was approached by an unknown man in Sydney’s south west, NSW Police say.
About 4.20pm yesterday (Tuesday 19 December 2017), a 15-year-old girl was walking along Arab Road, Padstow, when a car pulled up beside her.
The male driver tried to speak to the girl, but drove away, returning shortly after to speak to her again.
The girl kept walking and the driver left the area.
Once home the teen notified her mother of the incident and the matter was reported to Bankstown Police.
Officers commenced inquiries and would like to speak a man who they believe may be able to assist with their investigations.
He is described as being of Asian appearance and about 30 years old.
The man may be travelling in a white, late model sedan.
Meanwhile, police 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.
Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers.
