Police are appealing for public assistance after a child was approached by the same man twice in Yass this week.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The girl ignored the man and continued walking.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
On both occasions, the man asked the girl to come to the vehicle.<\/p>\n
The girl declined and the man drove away.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
He is described as being of Aboriginal\/Torres Strait Islander appearance, olive complexion, with a large build.<\/p>\n
The vehicles are described as being a white 4WD with roof racks and a small black hatchback.<\/p>\n
Police are urging for anyone who may have dash cam footage from around the area at the time of the incidents to contact them.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the incident has again prompted police to encourage parents to discuss the \u2018Safe People, Safe Places\u2019 messages with their children, including;<\/p>\n
– Make sure your parents or another adult you know knows where you are at all times.<\/p>\n
– 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.<\/p>\n
– Know where safe places are \u2013 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.<\/p>\n
– Learn about safe adults you can look for and talk to if you need help \u2013 police officers, teachers at school, adults you know and trust.<\/p>\n
– Don\u2019t talk to people you don\u2019t know and never get into a car with someone you don\u2019t know. If a car stops on the side of the road and you don\u2019t know the person inside, do not stop.<\/p>\n
– If you are scared and can use a phone, call 000 and tell them you are scared.<\/p>\n
– If someone tries to grab you, yell out, \u2018Go away, I don\u2019t know you\u2019. This lets other people know you have been approached by someone you don\u2019t know.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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