Man approaches child in Garran

ACT Policing is investigating an incident in Garran where a child has been approached by a man.

About 8:25am on Friday (25 May 2018), a child was walking on Kitchener Street, Garran.

The child was approached by a man in an old white sedan, which had numerous scratches and dents on the panels. The male tried to entice the child into the vehicle by offering him a lift. The child refused and ran from the area, notifying their parents.

The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, 30-40 years old and medium build. He was unshaven, had a deep voice and a red and green tattoo on his right wrist/lower forearm. He was wearing a black beanie and dark jacket with the sleeves rolled up.

AFP Forensic members have since compiled a face fit with the child’s assistance.

Police would like to remind everyone to help our children understand the importance of stranger safety and the importance of reporting any unusual approaches immediately on 131444 or in the case of emergency 000.

Police are also urging anyone who knows this man, who may have any information or dashcam footage that could assist police to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.

Please quote reference 6269577. Information can be provided anonymously.

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Police Media — (02) 6264 9460, act-police-media@afp.gov.au