Police have launched a manhunt after the attempted abduction of a child in Warnbro on Monday.
Child abuse squad detectives have called for information about the shocking incident which happened at the corner of Axminster and Exeter Street about 2.40pm.
Police say a man approached the girl on foot and grabbed her shirt.
A brief struggle ensued before the girl managed to break free from his grip and run away.
The man did not pursue the victim and is believed to have returned to his vehicle before leaving the area, police said.
The vehicle is described as a silver or grey coloured sedan.
Police are expected to reveal more about the incident at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon.
The incident comes just months after Ryan Ashley Darken, 37, allegedly abducted a nine-year-old girl as she walked to school in Warnbro in July.
He is alleged to have later dumped her at a local shopping centre with her hands tied behind her back.
Anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage of the area between 2pm and 3.30pm is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000 or report online via www.crimestopperswa.com.au