Witnesses wanted

Police are appealing for witnesses to a man reportedly approaching school children around Umina and Woy Woy on Friday, February 11.

Police have been informed of a number of incidents in which a man driving a white-coloured vehicle allegedly offered to drive children to school.

He was reported at Cowper Rd, Umina, and at Melba Rd and on Edward St, Woy Woy,

Police attended the locations and conducted patrols for the man and vehicle.

The man has been described as about 20 years old, with caucasian appearance, of a medium build with blue eyes and short blond hair with a side fringe.

The vehicle is described as a small, white, two-door sedan, possibly a Hyundai Excel, with black and yellow number plates.

Police are also seeking witnesses after a teenage schoolgirl was approached in Woy Woy on Wednesday, February 16, by a 50-year-old man.

The man was described as caucasian in appearance, about 183cm tall with grey hair.

He was wearing a blue hat, red shirt and baggy pants.

Anyone with information in relation to the incidents or the identity of the man or vehicle is urged to contact Brisbane Water Local Area Command via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Media Release, 12 Feb 2011 NSW Police Media