Police are appealing for public assistance following an alleged sexual touching incident on a bus travelling between Kurri Kurri and Gillieston Heights.
Officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were told three girls were travelling from Rotary Park, Kurri Kurri, towards Cessnock Road, Gillieston Heights, about 3.50pm on Wednesday 9 September.
Police allege an unknown man touched one of the girls on the hip and thigh during the journey.
The girl was not injured.
Police are seeking information about a man described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his 40s or 50s, with a medium to large build and short grey hair.
At the time, he was wearing a black hooded jumper with a white logo on the front and white writing on the sleeve, grey tracksuit pants and white Nike joggers.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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