13 September 2019

Police look for man who approached Belconnen student

| Lachlan Roberts
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Police have released a face-fit image of a man who allegedly approached a child nearly two weeks ago in the hope that someone can identify him.

Around midday on 4 September, a man allegedly approached a child near the perimeter fence of a Belconnen school. Following the alleged incident, the man ran to a black Subaru SUV before leaving the area.

The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, aged in his mid-twenties, about 183cm (6’0”) tall, with a slim build and blonde hair. He may have a tattoo on the left side of his neck.

He was wearing a green polo shirt, navy blue shorts, brown boots and a green backpack at the time of the alleged child approach.

An ACT Policing spokesperson said their investigation is ongoing.

Police urge anyone who recognises this man, or who may have information about the incident, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.

Please quote reference 6435284. Information can be provided anonymously.

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