Police are investigating a report of a child approach near Armidale yesterday.

About 3.20pm (Wednesday 9 December 2015), a 10-year-old girl was waiting on the corner of Queen and Park Street, Uralla, when she was approached by an unknown male.

Police have been told the man walked towards the girl, and spoke to her.

The girl backed away and the man was seen leaving in a white or silver four-door car.

Officers from New England Local Area Command were notified, and are appealing for information about a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.

The man is described as being aged between 30 and 50, 175cm tall, with a slim build, wearing a grey singlet, black tracksuit pants, joggers and a blue baseball cap.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has information that may assist with the investigation, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.