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Narrabeen Lagoon sexual assault investigation

Overview

NSW Police are investigating a series of alleged sexual offences occurring on walking trails near Narrabeen Lagoon. Between October 1 and October 12, at least six reports were received involving a man who allegedly approached women, sexually touched them, and fled on an e-bike. In one reported instance, the suspect also made inappropriate sexual comments.

Authorities have established Strike Force Mexvo to determine if the attacks are linked to a single offender. Police have released CCTV images of a suspect described as a Caucasian male, believed to be under 25 years old, approximately 175cm tall, and of medium build.

On October 16, NSW Police arrested a 13-year-old boy in connection with the multiple alleged sexual offences occurring on the Northern Beaches walking trails. Investigators from Strike Force Mexvo continue to work through the reports to determine if the various incidents are linked.

Entities

NSW Police · Narrabeen Lagoon · Strike Force Mexvo · Tumbi Umbi · Tuggerah Lakes Police District

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Police arrest teenager over alleged sexual offences in Sydney

    A 13-year-old boy has been arrested following reports of multiple alleged sexual offences against women on walking trails near Narrabeen Lagoon in Sydney.

  2. [CRIME] 5 sources
    NSW Police release images of e-bike suspect in Narrabeen sexual assault investigation

    NSW Police released CCTV images of an e-bike rider as they investigate multiple alleged sexual offences against women on walking trails in Narrabeen, Sydney.

  3. [CRIME] 10 sources
    NSW Police investigate multiple sexual offence cases

    NSW Police are investigating multiple sexual offence cases, including a man facing 200+ charges for filming the abuse of three women and a string of e-bike related assaults at Narrabeen Lagoon.

Sources

7news.com.au · allaboutarizonanews.com · americanindependent.com · batemansbaypost.com.au · begadistrictnews.com.au · brisbanetimes.com.au · canberratimes.com.au · communitynews.com.au · dimboolabanner.com.au · gloucesteradvocate.com.au · perthnow.com.au · prommanow.com · smh.com.au · theage.com.au · thenightly.com.au · thewest.com.au

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