E-bike Rider Sought in Connection With Alleged Sexual Assaults on Sydney Trails
Police are investigating a series of incidents where women were allegedly approached and touched by a man on an e-bike.
Authorities are searching for an e-bike rider in connection with a series of alleged sexual assaults targeting women on popular walking trails in Sydney's Northern Beaches. NSW Police have received multiple reports of incidents occurring on October 7 and October 8, with additional reports emerging on Monday.
In each reported instance, a male allegedly approached women on walking paths, subjected them to unwanted sexual touching, and then departed on an e-bike. In one case, the individual also made inappropriate sexual comments, according to police statements.
One woman reported being sexually touched by a man at Narrabeen Lagoon in Wheeler Heights around 4:30 p.m. on October 1. The suspect reportedly fled the scene on an e-bike. Later that same afternoon, between 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., two women walking near Bilarong Reserve along Narrabeen Lagoon allegedly experienced similar encounters with a man riding an e-bike.
Police released CCTV images on Saturday of an individual they believe may be able to assist with their investigation. The man depicted is described as being of Caucasian appearance, estimated to be under 25 years old, approximately 175 cm (5'9") tall, and of medium build.
Strike Force Mexvo has been formed to investigate these reports, with support from the State Crime Command's Sex Crimes Squad. Police are urging anyone with information, mobile phone footage, dashcam recordings, or who may have witnessed any of these incidents to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.