Police are appealing for public assistance after a child was approached by the same man twice in Yass this week.

Police have been told about 2pm (Sunday 14 August 2016), a 14-year-old girl was walking along Comur Street, Yass where she was approached by a man in a white 4WD.

The girl ignored the man and continued walking.

Shortly before 6pm (Wednesday 17 August 2016), the girl was walking along Hume Street, Yass and was approached by a man in a small black hatchback.

On both occasions, the man asked the girl to come to the vehicle.

The girl declined and the man drove away.

Police from The Hume Local Area Command are investigating both incidents and would like to speak with a man who may be able to assist with inquiries.

He is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, olive complexion, with a large build.

The vehicles are described as being a white 4WD with roof racks and a small black hatchback.

Police are urging for anyone who may have dash cam footage from around the area at the time of the incidents to contact them.

Meanwhile, the incident has again prompted police to 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.