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Police have asked a man to come forward as they investigate an alleged “inappropriate contact incident”.
An ACT Policing spokesperson said that at about 11:45 am on Saturday, 12 October 2024, a man was inside the Majura Park Shopping Centre when he allegedly grabbed a young person and touched them inappropriately.
As part of their investigation into the incident, police have released a face-fit image of a man they would like to speak to.
He is described as being Caucasian in appearance, about 170 to 175 cm tall, with grey hair and a grey beard.
At the time of the alleged incident, police said the man was wearing a grey/off-white coloured baseball cap with red on the front and a grey checkered shirt.
Police ask that the man depicted in the face-fit present himself to the nearest police station.
Anyone who recognises this man, or has information that could assist police, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or by visiting Crime Stoppers ACT. Please quote reference number 7873297. Information can be provided anonymously.
If this story has raised any concerns for you, 1800RESPECT, the national 24-hour sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line, can be contacted on 1800 737 732. Help and support are also available through the Canberra Rape Crisis Centre on 02 6247 2525, the Domestic Violence Crisis Service ACT 02 6280 0900, the Sexual Violence Legal Services on 6257 4377 and Lifeline on 13 11 14. In an emergency, call triple zero.
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