Child approached, Kirwan
Townsville police are urging parents and students to remain vigilant when travelling to and from school after a child was approached by a man who acted inappropriately this morning.
The year 5 girl was walking to school along Thuringowa Drive in Kirwan around 8.20am when the man drove a medium grey-coloured sedan alongside her.
The man then attempted to engage the girl in an inappropriate conversation through the passenger window whilst still sitting in the vehicle.
The student immediately moved away from the man, continued on to school and reported the matter.
No attempt was made by the man to abduct the girl or get out of the car.
The man is described as being aged between 20 and 30-years-old, with light brown hair and a tanned complexion.
Police are urging anyone who may have noticed anything suspicious in the vicinity of Thuringowa Drive and Mill Road at the time to come forward.
Parents are also being reminded to educate children regarding safe routes to school as well as reinforce “stranger danger” messaging.
Investigations are continuing.
