A teenage girl has fought off a predator while walking to school in Melbourne's north.

Police say the girl, 15, pushed the man away after he tried to indecently assault her at a Reservoir shopping centre car park last Tuesday.

Police have released this image of the man. Source: Victoria Police

The man turned around to walk past the teenager near Outlon Crescent and as they passed he made an inappropriate comment and attempted to indecently assault her.

The girl pushed the man’s hand away and he fled the scene, police said.

Investigators have released CCTV footage of a man.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page.