Police are appealing for assistance following a reported child approach incident in the state's north.
About 7.50am on Monday (23 June 2025), two children – a 6-year-old boy and an 11-year-old girl – were walking to a bus stop on the intersection of Frederick and Sandilands Street, Casino, when a utility vehicle stopped next to them, and the driver asked the children if they wanted a lift.
The children managed to yell out to a family member before the driver took off onto Queensland Road.
Officers attached to Richmond Police District were notified and commenced investigations.
Following inquiries, police have released CCTV images of a vehicle seen in the area at the time of the incident.
The vehicle is described as being a dark grey dual cab utility vehicle possibly a 2012-2018 Ford Ranger PX model with a bull bar and the driver described as being a male of Asian appearance.
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward and contact Casino Police Station 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
