Police in Wellington are hunting a man who made "inappropriate gestures" to a girl who was out walking her dog this week.
Authorities said the child -- whose age has not been released -- was walking along Fitzroy Street, in Wadestown, at about 5pm on Tuesday when the incident occurred.
A white car has driven past the girl, before making a U-turn and parking alongside where she was walking.
"The male driver has got out of his car, stood next to the vehicle and made inappropriate gestures and comments to the girl," police said.
"She has continued walking until she came across a woman who was able to help her."