POLICE are hunting a man who touched a young boy at Seven Hills Plaza on Saturday afternoon.

The four-year-old boy was with his older brother, 11, at the Prospect Highway shopping centre on April 18 at 2.30pm when they were approached by a man.

He patted the young boy on the head before the 11-year-old boy directed his brother to their parents. Police said the man remained near the boy before leaving.

Seven Hills Plaza

He was described as of caucasian appearance, aged about 30 with a thing build and short hair. At the time he was wearing a blue and white baseball cap, white T-shirt with a black logo, denim shorts and brown and white shoes.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Police remind parents to follow the Safe People, Safe Places plan to ensure their child’s safety.

Advice includes making sure parents and guardians know where children are at all times, having children know safe locations such as a police station, school or library and ensuring they don’t talk to people they don’t know.