Police are investigating an incident in which a man tried to lure a Canberra primary school student into his car on Wednesday morning.
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Police said the man approached the student on Carruthers Street, Curtin, about 8.40am and asked the student to come to a dark grey or silver sedan to see a puppy.
The student refused and went to school, where the incident was reported to staff.
Police now want to identify the man, who is described as Caucasian, aged in his late 30s or early 40s, about 170cm tall and of slim build, with black hair.
He was wearing a light grey tracksuit, T-shirt, black puffer-style vest and a black beanie.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously, quoting reference number 6268964.
ACT Policing is working with the education directorate, which has issued a notice to school communities in the area, encouraging parents and guardians to remind their children about the importance of stranger safety and to report any unusual approaches to police immediately.
Information and educational resources in relation to stranger safety can be found at constablekenny.org.au.
