Police are investigating after two school children were approached in separate incidents in Kooringal, near Wagga Wagga this week.

About 3.25pm yesterday (19 March 2015), an 11-year-old girl, was riding a scooter home from school on Kooringal Road, when she was approached by a man.

The man, not known to the girl, spoke to her. The girl ignored the man and continued home, where she notified her parents, who in turn notified police.

Police are investigating the matter as well as a report of a similar incident days earlier.

About 3.20pm on Tuesday (17 March 2015), a 7-year-old girl was approached by a man while riding her bike, also on Kooringal Road.

On this occasion the man also spoke to the girl and followed her for a short distance.

Police from Wagga Wagga Local Area Command are investigating the two incidents and are hoping to speak to a man who may be able to assist with inquiries.

He is described as Caucasian in appearance, 50 to 55-years-old, with a solid build, short grey hair, grey bushy beard and a moustache.