Police are appealing for assistance following a reported child approach incident in the state\u2019s north last month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police were told between 4.30pm and 5.15pm on Saturday 23 August 2025, a 13-year-old girl was walking along Doyle Street, Bellbird, when a utility vehicle stopped next to the girl, and the driver asked if she wanted a lift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The driver attempted to get out of his car as the girl refused and managed to run away. The driver left the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District were notified and commenced investigations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The driver is described as being of Caucasian appearance, believed to be in his 60s or 70s, with light grey hair, grey beard with a dark colour at the bottom, and a crooked nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following inquiries, police have released CCTV images of a vehicle seen in the area at the time of the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The vehicle is described as being a two-door black\/chalky appearance utility \u2013 possibly an older model Ford \u2013 with white flames going along the side of the car, a spoiler on the tray, and black rims.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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