Photos released of e-bike rider as police investigate alleged sex offences on walking trails
Police have released photographs of a male e-bike rider as they investigate a series of alleged sexual offences against women on Sydney’s northern beaches walking trails.
The images, taken from CCTV footage and released on Saturday morning, show a man described as Caucasian, believed to be aged under 25, about 175 centimetres tall and of medium build who NSW Police say may be able to assist with their inquiries.
Police blurred the male’s face as they are unsure if he aged under 18. They hope someone might recognise his e-bike or clothing.
Police have received six reports of alleged sexual offences against women in the Narrabeen area between October 1 and 12.
Investigations began after three incidents in two days, during which “a male allegedly approached women on walking trails, sexually touched them and then rode away on an e-bike”, police said.
“In one of the incidents, the man also made inappropriate sexual comments.”
Another woman came forward alleging that at the start of the month, she was sexually touched by a man at Narrabeen Lagoon and that he then rode away on an e-bike.
Two women further reported they had been sexually touched by a male riding an e-bike on October 12 as they walked along the lagoon near Bilarong Reserve.
Officers under Strike Force Mexvo are investigating whether the incidents are linked.
Anyone with information, mobile phone or dashcam footage, or who may have witnessed any of the incidents is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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