Man wanted for questioning

Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command are appealing for public assistance to identify a man who approached three boys at Ocean Beach on Sunday, December 16.

The three nine-year-old boys told police they were playing on Ocean Beach when a man approached them between 5pm and 6.30pm and asked if he could photograph them.

The children said the man returned a short time later and took a number of pictures using a mobile phone.

The man was later seen leaving the area in a vehicle described as an emerald-green, newer-model Holden Commodore.

Police have commenced an investigation into the incident and wish to speak with a man described as being over 183cm tall, with a thin build, tanned complexion and short, black hair.

It's believed the man speaks with an accent, possibly Italian, and is missing three front teeth.

Anyone with information about this incident should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Meanwhile, the incident has again prompted police to encourage parents to discuss the Safe People, Safe Places messages with their children.

Media Release, 17 Dec 2012

NSW Police Media