Police investigate reported child approach at Scone

Police are appealing for the public's help to locate a man as they investigate an alleged child approach at Scone yesterday.

About 8.40am (Thursday 6 February 2020), police have been told that a 10-year-old boy was riding his bicycle eastbound on Liverpool Street, Scone, on his way to school when a man sitting on the side of the footpath has spoken to the child for a short time.

The boy left shortly after and rode to school and reported the incident to a teacher.

Officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District were notified later in the afternoon and commenced an investigation.

As inquiries continue, investigators would like to speak to a man who may be able to assist.

He's described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 70-years-old and with brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue and white cap, a t-shirt, shorts and thongs.

Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may have dashcam or CCTV footage from the nearby area to contact Scone Police on 02 6544 0199 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.

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