It’s believed this man was involved in two separate attempted abductions in Mawson over the weekend. Photo: ACT Policing.
UPDATE 5 pm: A 31-year-old man has been arrested as part of investigations into two alleged attempted abductions in Mawson at the weekend.
No charges have been laid at this time.
Anyone with any further information about these incidents is urged to Contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Monday, 24 June: ACT Policing has released an image of a man they wish to speak to as they investigate reports of two separate attempted abductions.
Officers had originally put the call out for information after a woman reported the first incident when she was running southbound on the greenbelt next to Athllon Drive, Mawson, at about 3:10 pm on Saturday (22 June).
She said as she ran past a man walking in the opposite direction, he grabbed her and tried to pick her up and carry her away.
“Following a short scuffle, the man dropped the woman and fled the scene on foot,” an ACT Policing statement said.
Now, a second woman has come forward, stating that she experienced a similar incident in the same area on the same day.
This woman reported she’d been walking her dog northbound on the path next to Athllon Drive at about 2:45 pm when a man tried to grab her before walking away.
“Following the interaction, the man continued walking southbound, however, he turned and began to follow the woman a short time later,” an ACT Policing statement said.
Police believe the same man was involved in both incidents.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, about 170 cm (5’7″) tall, with dark hair.
He was wearing a black puffer jacket, black shoes, and a black beanie at the time of the incidents.
Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed either incident or any residents from the surrounding area who may have CCTV footage but have not yet spoken to police.
Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 0000, quoting reference number 7780862. Information can be provided anonymously.
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