Police are appealing for information after two children were approached by a man in the state's Orana region.
About 12.30pm Saturday (29 June 2019), two children, aged 11, were walking in an easterly direction on Jack William Drive, Dubbo when they were approached by a vehicle.
A man driving a white utility, with distinctive grey/silver doors and a large toolbox on the tray, stopped alongside the children.
It is alleged the male attempted to engage in conversation by offering the children lollies and games.
The children ran away and notified a nearby resident.
Neither child was harmed in the incident.
Police from Orana Mid-Western Police District were alerted and have commenced an investigation into the incident.
The man was described as being in his early 20s, with short, dark, spiky hair.
Police are appealing for public assistance from anyone who was in the Eastridge Estate area about 12.30pm on Saturday.
Parents are encouraged to remind children about "Stranger Danger" and to report any unusual activity to Dubbo Police Station on 6883 1599 or Crime Stoppers 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.
