Police have been told that at about 2pm on Thursday (July 13), a 13-year-old boy was riding his bike on Major Innes Road when he stopped to give way to a car and was struck on the back of his neck by a man.

The force caused the boy to fall from his bike onto the ground. The boy was not injured.

The man attempted to ride away on the bike but dropped the bike and left the scene on foot with the boy’s backpack. He was last seen headed south on The Ruins Way.

Officers from Mid North Coast Local Area Command are investigating the incident and wish to speak to a man who they believe can assist with their inquiries.

He is described as being 20 to 30 years old, about 180 centimetres tall with a thin build. He has dark brown hair and was last seen wearing a black shirt with a white logo across the chest, denim knee length shorts, black joggers and a black beanie.

Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/ 

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