POLICE are appealing for information after a girl was approached by a man in a vehicle at Balgownie on Tuesday afternoon.
About 3.30pm, a 12-year-old girl got off her school bus at Margaret Street, near the intersection of Foothills Road, and began to walk the short distance home.
A man driving a light-grey-coloured Toyota Corolla parked his vehicle nearby and offered the girl a lift home.
She refused and continued walking home, where she advised her family who contacted police.
Wollongong police have launched an investigation into the incident.
The male driver has been described as being about 80 years of age.
Investigators are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information that could assist police.
Anyone who can assist in relation to this incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.