Girls followed by white van, say police

Police are investigating two incidents where young girls were followed by a white van on the Peninsula.

Police said a 12-year-old girl was walking on Carpenter St, Umina, about 2:50pm on Friday, May 11 when she noticed a white van travelling slowly behind her.

She turned around and noticed two males in the car.

The passenger got out and started walking behind her, following her for a period of time.

She eventually hid behind a tree and noticed the man looking down the street.

Police said she was of the belief the man was looking for her.

The girl then saw the white van drive away.

The man who followed the girl was described as caucasian, about 50 years old, tanned skin, with a black beard, black hair, and a bright yellow workman's shirt.

The driver was described as caucasian with a bald head.

The car was described as a dirty, older model van, white in colour.

It had black and yellow NSW number plates, with 'WY' in it.

Police said that, in a separate incident, two 12-year-old girls were walking along Edward St in Woy Woy at about 4.40pm on Saturday, May 19, when they noticed a white van driving slowly behind them.

The girls turned into Melba St and, shortly after, so too did the van, stopping intermittently as it drove along the street.

Worried that the van was following them, the girls ran from the scene to one of their homes nearby.

They reported the matter to a parent who immediately called police.

Officers from the Brisbane Water Local Area Command would like to speak to anyone who may have seen a white van, with no window at the rear, in the Peninsula area.

Anyone with information about either of the incidents should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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