Police are warning members of the public to be vigilant after a man attempted to abduct a six-year-old child from his mother in Elm Park.

A man was seen to walk off with a child on a bike near Bader Way on Monday, July 9 at 10am.

The mother saw this and the child came back unharmed.

The man is described as being white with a skinny build and about the age of 30.

If you saw anything or have any information, the police ask that you call 101 or contact @MetCC quoting CAD 2646/09JUL.

Residents can also contact crime stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.