Police are searching for a man in his 50's with an English accent who approached two school girls in Newcastle.
The two 13-year-olds were waiting for a bus in Hunter Street at about 3.30pm on Wednesday when the man walked up to them.
Police say the man identified himself as a school teacher before touching one of the girls on the shoulder.
The girls ran to a nearby business, who then contacted police.
The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his 50s, about 170cm to 175cm tall, with grey hair, moustache, and beard. He was last seen wearing a green and white striped shirt, tan shorts, white long socks, a straw hat, and black glasses and he spoke with an English accent.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
