Woman tries to grab a boy off the street and drag him into her ute

A woman has tried to grab a boy off the street at a bus stop in rural New South Wales.

The 12-year-old was waiting for the bus on Mooloobar Street in Narrabri at around 7.45am on Wednesday when the woman put her in her black clothes and offered him a lift.

When he refused, she got out of the car and tried to grab him

A woman tried to grab a boy off the street at a bus stop in rural New South Wales (file photo)

The boy ran away and the police were later alerted. Officers are now investigating.

The woman is described as white, about 160cm tall and has short gray hair.

Her ute was badly scratched and had a pink sticker on the back.

Anyone with information can contact Narrabri Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.