David Kerr
Two children playing outside a house in Tain were approached and spoken to by an unknown man.
Police have appealed for information after the incident, which happened in the town’s Mansfield Estate at around 4pm on Tuesday.
The children involved are a six-year-old boy and a three-year-old girl.
They were not injured.
Police issued a description of a man and have urged anyone with information which could help identify him to make contact.
Inspector Anna Johnston said: “The children were not injured and at this time there is nothing to suggest that anything untoward has happened, however we would like to trace the man involved to establish the exact circumstances of this incident.
“If you were in the area at the time and saw anything which could assist with our inquiry would urge you to get in touch.
“Likewise if you recognise yourself as the man described I would ask that you make contact with us.”
The man involved is described as being aged around 40-45-years-old.
He has short fair or grey hair with facial stubble and is described as being of slim build.
At the time of the incident he was wearing a plain blue hooded top and black tracksuit trousers with white stripes down the side.
He was driving a black car.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 if you would prefer to remain anonymous.
