POLICE detectives have urged all Bathurst parents to have an urgent safety talk with their children as they investigate a number of incidents where young children have been approached in the adventure playground.
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The cases involve young children being approached and offered gifts by an unidentified man on a number of occasions between September 2013 and July 2014.
While the reported incidents have taken place at the adventure playground, police have warned parents to be vigilant at all local parks.
Officers have been told the elderly man drives a white vehicle.
Chifley Local Area Command acting inspector Ross Hunt urged parents to discuss the “Safe People, Safe Places” messages with their children.
“I’d encourage parents to discuss safety issues with their children to make them aware of their surroundings and what to do if they need help,” he said. “As a parent you’ve got to make sure your kids are aware.”
Police have also recently become aware of further incidents that have occurred during this time which have not been reported.
Acting Inspector Hunt has urged anyone with information or who can assist with this matter to contact Bathurst detectives on 6332 8699 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
“We’re trying to do everything we can to make people aware,” he said.
