Police appeal after teen approached by man in Doonside

Police say a man in his 30s approached a teenage girl before she ran away to seek help.

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Police have appealed for the public’s help after a teenage girl was approached by a man in Doonside this week.

The 17-year-old girl was outside a medical centre on Doonside Cres when she was approached by a man in a van at about 11.45am on Monday, October 21.

Police are investigating after a teenage girl, 17, was approached by a man in a dark van outside a medical centre on Doonside Cres on October 21. Picture: Google

Police say the man spoke to the teen before she went inside the medical centre and told a friend.

The teenager and her friend then confronted the man, who then drove away.

Officers from Blacktown Police were informed and are investigating the incident.

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The man is described as being of Asian appearance, aged 30, with a medium build and short dark hair.

The vehicle is described as a dark green van with Asian religious statues on the dashboard.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Blacktown Police on 9671 9199 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Police have reminded young people about their ‘Safe People, Safe Places’ message:

• Make sure an adult knows where you are at all times.

• Always walk straight home to your destination.

• Walk on busier roads and streets if possible and use paths where there are people around.

• Know where safe places are, for example, a service station, shop, school or police station.

• Never get into a car with someone you don’t know.

• If you are approached, do not stop and engage in conversation.

• If you are scared, use a phone and call triple-0.

• If someone tries to grab you, yell as loud as you can to let other people know you’ve been approached.

• If possible, try to obtain vehicle registration details or take a photo.