POLICE are calling for witnesses to an attempted abduction of an 11-year-old boy in Dallas last week.

The boy was playing in the front yard of a residential address in Tooradin Ave about 3.30pm on 21 August when he was approached by an unknown man.

The man is described as having an olive complexion and dark hair with a rat’s tail.

It is alleged he motioned to the boy to try and get him to move closer to him.

After he spoke to the boy in a foreign language, the boy ran inside to alert his parents.

The man then fled the scene in a yellow sedan.

Detective Senior Constable Costakis Costa said the incident was a particularly worrying one as the boy was approached at a residential address.

“This is a good reminder to the community to educate children about stranger danger and be vigilant,” he said.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au.