POLICE are on the hunt for a man who allegedly offered to buy two young children ice cream in a random incident in the Mount Isa CBD.
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Police say a man described as about 40 years old approached two children and a female at a business in West Street on Sunday.
Acting Officer in Charge Mount Isa CPIU Senior Sergeant Aaron Baxter said police believed the incident was a "once off" but reminded the public to be aware of anyone approaching children.
“A male person approached a female and then he approached two children,” he said.
“Police are seeking the assistance to identify a male person displaying concerning behaviour."
“The male approached the female and then two children at Brumby’s in West Street Sunday February 15 at 9:30am.
“The male offered to take the children to buy ice cream."
The man police want to speak to is described as a 40-year-old caucasian male with tanned skin and curly hair. He is about six foot tall and was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt, cargo shorts and a dark coloured baseball cap.
“Parents should encourage children to speak to someone if they feel scared or unsafe,"Senior Sergeant Aaron Baxter said.
“Police have not received any further complains of this nature.”
Any person with information can call Mount Isa Police or Crime stoppers 1300333000 or Police link
131444.