- Police are hunting for a bald man with rotten teeth who approached young boys
- A 10-year-old boy and two 12-year-old boys were approached in southern NSW
- Police believe the same man was involved in both and are appealing for help
Police are hunting for a bald man with rotten teeth who allegedly approached young boys in two separate incidents only days apart in southern New South Wales.
A 10-year-old boy was walking along a street in Moama on Friday when he was approached by a man driving a black van.
The man pulled close to the boy and asked if he wanted a lift home. They boy declined and ran home to tell his parents what had happened.
The man was driving a late-model silver Mazda BT-50 single-cab ute (similar vehicle pictured)
His parents reported it to the boy’s school and police a short time later, but neither the man nor his van were found.
About 8am on Tuesday, two 12-year-old boys were walking along Perricoota Road when they were approached by a man driving a late-model silver Mazda BT-50 single-cab ute with a rear tray and a tarp or tonneau.
The man drove past the boys three times before stopping and asking them if they wanted a lift.
He repeatedly asked them before doing a U-turn and parking on the other side of the road.
A 10-year-old boy was walking along Francis Street in Moama on Friday when he was approached by a man driving a black van
The man called out again to the boys before driving out of town.
The boys told their teachers about what had happened and they contacted police.
It is believed the same man was involved in both incidents but police investigations are ongoing.
The man was described as being about 40 to 60 years old with a tanned complexion. He was bald and had rotten teeth with some missing, and had no facial hair.
In the most recent incident the man was described as wearing a blue long-sleeved shirt and was scruffy in appearance.
About 8am on Tuesday, two 12-year-old boys were walking along Perricoota Road when they were approached