Police seek help

Police are seeking help from the public after a young girl was approached by a man in Umina on Monday, November 19.

A five-year-old girl was playing in a laneway off Pozieres Ave at about 2pm when a man approached her and tried to coax her towards him.

Unknown witnesses called out to the man and he ran away.

The witnesses then informed the girl's parents about the incident and police were called.

The man has been described as of caucasian appearance, about 165cm to 175cm tall, obese build, with shoulder length blonde hair.

He was wearing a white shirt and dark coloured shorts.

Police are appealing for the unknown witnesses to come forward, as well as anyone else who has information.

Media Release, 20 Nov 2012

NSW Police Media