Man Caught Taking Photos Of Children At Morisset School

BY IAN CROUCH

Police are asking for public help to identify a man who was spotted taking photos of schoolchildren at Morisset.

The man walked up to a fence at Saint John Vianney Primary School in Doyalson Street at about 1.30pm on Tuesday and took several photos of children playing.

When a teacher approached the man, he ran off down Dora Street.

Police from the Lake Macquarie Local Area Command have launched an investigation.

The man's been described as being of Indian Sub-Continental appearance, aged in his late 40s to early 50s, wearing a black hat, black t-shirt and white pants.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 33 000.

Child approached in Lake Macquarie made a false report

BY SARAH BARONOWSKI AND TYLER FARDELL

Police have determined the 12-year-old boy who claimed he was approached by a stranger in Swansea yesterday made a false report.

The boy alleged a strange man approached him outside Swansea high school and made him feel uncomfortable.

However, he later admitted to making the story up.

The boy will be spoken to by a youth liaison officer and will likely receive an informal caution.

Child approached in Lake Macquarie

BY JESSICA ROUSE

Police have released a description of a man who approached a child in Lake Macquarie.

Just after 9am yesterday, a 12-year-old boy was outside a high school on Park Avenue, Swansea, when a vehicle stopped in front of him.

The male driver started talking with the boy making him feel quite uncomfortable.

Police from Lake Macquarie began investigations after the boy reported the incident to the school.

The man is described as Caucasian appearance, in his mid to late 40s, short hair, a close-cropped beard and an Australian accent.

The car has been described as a four-wheel drive, possibly an 80s model Toyota Landcruiser or Mitsubishi Pajero, brown or burgundy in colour with roof racks, a bull bar and chrome rims.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000