Girl approached by stranger while walking home from school in Perth

Police are investigating reports a 12-year-old girl was approached by a man while walking home from school in Perth on Monday.

Detectives said the child was walking along Axminster Road in Warnbro at about 2.40pm when a man got out of a car and walked towards her.

It is alleged the man grabbed her shirt before the girl was able to break free from his grip and run away.

READ MORE: Australian home builder collapses owing millions

The man got into a silver sedan and left the area.

WA Police's Child Abuse Squad is investigating the incident and asking residents for CCTV.

Police do not currently have a description of the man or the vehicle.

Detective Sergeant Chris McDonald praised the girl for reporting the incident.

"She was very courageous in the circumstances," he said.