Attempted Abductions &
Indecent Assaults of Children
Each year, as part of Day for Daniel I give a talk to school
children about how to keep themselves safe and avoid abduction
and how to protect themselves from being harmed by anyone. This is something
every parent needs to talk to their children about. Don't think it can't happen
to your child - it can happen anywhere, to any child, of any age. If you give
them the tools to know what to do in a situation where they may become unsafe
then there's a greater chance they will foil a potential abduction.
I decided to start a page about abduction attempts, as they
happen almost EVERY DAY around Australia. Most are unsuccessful, as children are
more aware of how to get away and that's wonderful but I hope this page will
illustrate to parents just how many abduction attempts there are are how the
abductors target children.
This page will also feature reports of where strangers
attempt to speak to children and where children are attacked by strangers plus I
will include some attempted abductions/indecent assaults of adults as these may
indicate an escalating pattern of behaviour leading to possible abduction.
Once again I make this basic plea -
DO NOT LET CHILDREN WALK TO AND FROM SCHOOL ALONE. This is by FAR the
most common time an abductor will attempt to grab a child. Whatever you do, you
make sure they are not alone at this time and this includes teenagers. Do you
think your teenager would be able to fight off a 100kg grown man? Or two of
them?
Look at the times on all the reports - 3:15, 3:30, 3:45pm,
4pm -
predators are choosing this time when children have just left school and are
walking home alone.
Check the links page for criminologist Dale Jackson's
website (or click here) - I highly
recommend every family buys a copy of his book Protecting Kids Made Simple, this
will give you the information you need to explain things to your children in a
way that they will understand and remember.
Click this link to read about the
QLD Child Protection Offender Register
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*NOTE - as there have been a massive number of attempted
abductions and children approached in recent months, I am going
to move the older ones to a new page HERE. Below will contain only the most
recent cases.
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A SCHOOLGIRL was indecently assaulted as she walked to
school near Wollongong, police say.
A skinny man wearing a grimy jacket and with grey comb-over hair
grabbed the 16-year-old girl on Aldridge Avenue, Corrimal, about 8am (AEDT)
yesterday.
He indecently assaulted her before she pushed him away and fled,
police said.
The attacker was last seen walking in the opposite direction, east
along Aldridge Avenue.
He is described as thin, Caucasian, about 170cm tall and with
sideburns and stubble.
He had a dirty dark grey jacket and knee-length white pants.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call
Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
Man arrested over Wagga Wagga child abduction
Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010 10:15am
NSW Police from Wagga Wagga Local Area Command and State Crime Command
have this morning arrested a man as part of an on-going investigation
into the abduction of a girl at Wagga Wagga earlier this year.
Following a briefing at Albury Police Station, police attended a home in
North Albury, shortly after 8am, and arrested a 28-year-old man.
The man has been taken to Albury Police Station where he is being
interviewed by detectives attached to Strike Force Shell.
Strike Force Shell was formed to investigate the abduction of a
six-year-old girl from outside her home in Mount Austin, near Wagga
Wagga, about 11.35am on Sunday 14 February 2010.
Police from Wagga Wagga Local Area Command and State Crime Command Sex
Crimes Squad formed Strike Force Shell to conduct inquiries into the
incident.
Police hunt would-be abductor
08:41 AEST Tue Aug 24 2010 - Nine MSN
Police are investigating
the attempted abduction of an 11-year-old boy from the front yard of his
Melbourne home.
The boy was playing at his home in Tooradin Avenue, Dallas, in
Melbourne's northwest, on Saturday when he was approached by a man with
dark hair and a rat's tail.
The man motioned to the boy to try and get him to move closer,
then spoke in a foreign language.
When the boy ran inside to alert his parents, the man fled in a
yellow sedan.
Detective Senior Constable Costakis Costa said the incident was
particularly worrying because the boy was approached at his home.
"This is a good reminder to the community to educate children
about stranger danger and be vigilant," he said.
Police have released the image of a man they wish to speak to.
Teenage girl fights off
attacker
Rodney
Stevens | 4th August 2010 - The Daily Examiner
PARENTS of children around the Grafton area have
been put on alert following a terrifying assault and attempted abduction
of a teenage girl at Tindal Road, Eatonsville, on Monday night.
The girl was approached by a man in a four-wheel-drive vehicle
while she was walking along the road about 7.45pm.
The man spoke to the girl before getting out of his vehicle and
approaching her.
According to police, the man grabbed the girl by the hair and
punched her before attempting to drag her towards the four-wheel-drive
and into the back of the vehicle.
Fortunately the girl was able to break free from the man’s grasp,
and ran towards a nearby farmhouse.
The attacker then drove off, leaving the girl suffering bruising
and scratches to her face.
The girl described the man to police as being of Caucasian
appearance, 180cm to 185cm tall, with a large build, short dark-coloured
hair and clean shaven.
He was driving a light or cream-coloured four-wheel-drive with
roof racks and double rear doors.
Police said there was no reason to believe this assault and
abduction attempt was in any way associated with attempted abductions
around the Coramba area over the past month.
Police are appealing to people with any
information on the case to contact their local police station or
Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.
Girl attacked while watching TV
06:04 AEST Thu Jul 22 2010
Nine MSN
NSW Police are reminding
people to lock their doors after a teenage girl was attacked while watching
television in her home in western Sydney.
The 17-year-old was in the lounge room of her home in Hinchinbrook
when she looked in a mirror and saw a man standing behind her about 1pm (AEST)
on Wednesday, police said.
The man allegedly grabbed the teenager from behind and the girl fought
back, punching and kicking the man in an attempt to break free.
She was allegedly assaulted by the man before she was able to break
free and run to her bedroom, where she phoned a friend.
The man then attempted to drag her from the bedroom before he ran out
a door at the back of the house, fleeing the scene.
The girls' friend arrived at her home a short time later and called
police.
Police said the girl was extremely shaken up but only sustained minor
physical injuries.
The attacker has been described as being of Caucasian appearance, 35
to 40 years old and about 180cm tall with a slim build.
He was wearing a khaki green shirt, black cargo pants and black
joggers.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on
1800 333 000
Attempted child stealing, Springfield:
Last Updated:
13/07/2010
Police have charged 35-year-old man after an alleged incident at
Springfield this afternoon. Around 3pm it is alleged the man attempted to grab a
12-year-old boy near the intersection of Old Logan Road and Springfield Parkway.
The man has been charged with one count each of attempted child stealing,
deprivation of liberty and assault. He is due to face Ipswich Magistrates Court
on July 14.
Man arrested over indecent assault on train
Friday, 09 Jul 2010 03:53pm
Police have arrested and charged a man over the indecent assault of a
12-year-old girl on a city-bound train last week.
Following a renewed appeal for public help, detectives from City Central Local
Area Command received information that led to the arrest of a 40-year-old
Belrose man around 9.40am today at Quakers Hill in Sydney’s north-west.
The man was taken to the Quakers Hill Police Station to assist City Central
investigators with their inquiries.
He was subsequently charged with aggravated indecent assault and refused bail.
The Belrose man appeared in Blacktown Local Court today. There, he was refused
bail and will reappear in Central Local Court on 16 July.
Around 4.15pm on Thursday July 1, it is alleged the schoolgirl was travelling on
a train from Bondi to Central Railway Station when she was indecently grabbed.
She managed to run from the carriage and raise the alarm.
Police renew appeal after indecent assault on train
Wednesday, 07 Jul 2010 03:34am
NSW Police have renewed their appeal for information on the indecent assault of
a 12-year-old girl on a city-bound train last Thursday and have issued new
photos of a man they believe might be able to assist with their inquiries.
About 4.15pm on Thursday 1 July, a girl was sitting on the train travelling
between Bondi and Central Railway Station, when a man came and sat next to her.
The man allegedly exposed himself and grabbed the girl indecently.
She screamed and alerted other passengers. As this occurred, the train stopped
at platform 24 of Central Railway Station and the man got off and left the area.
Police seized CCTV from the railway station and have gathered a description of
the man who might be able to assist their investigation.
He is described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, short black
hair, black beard and wearing light blue jeans and possibly a black jacket.
Anyone who might know the identity and current whereabouts of the man captured
in the CCTV should immediately contact City Central Police via Crime Stoppers on
1800 333 000.Men allegedly attempt to coax boy
into car with toy – Bidwill
Tuesday, 06 Jul 2010 05:47pm
NSW Police are appealing for information and warning
parents and children to remain vigilant after two men attempted to coax a boy
into a vehicle at Bidwill in Sydney’s west yesterday.
Officers have been told about 4pm (Monday 5 July) a 7-year-old boy was playing
in the front yard of a home in Cork Place, Bidwill when a blue-coloured car
pulled up outside the home.
The vehicle stopped on the southern side of the road when the driver is alleged
to have called out to the boy and attempted to coax him into the vehicle by
showing him a Toy Story – Buzz Lightyear toy.
The boy refused to get into the vehicle and ran inside the home to alert his
grandmother who ran outside to see the car leaving the scene.
The car which is described as a dark/royal blue sedan with pink stripes all the
way across the lower panels was last seen turning right onto Wicklow Street
towards Popondetta Road.
Police wish to speak to the two male occupants of the vehicle and believe they
may be able to assist with inquiries.
The first man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 40-years-old,
with a bald head, clean shaven and wearing a blue top.
The second man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his 20’s,
with dark brown hair in a mullet style, brown goatee beard.
Anyone who may have seen the vehicle or men in the vicinity of Cork Place and
Wicklow Street at Bidwill is urged to contact Mount Druitt Police via Crime
Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Police continue to remind parents to remain vigilant in reinforcing the ‘Safe
People, Safe Places’ messages with their children.
Attempted abduction - Blacktown
Wednesday, 30 Jun 2010 05:22pm
NSW Police from Blacktown Local Area Command are appealing for public assistance
following the attempted abduction of a five-year-old girl in Blacktown
yesterday.
About 3.30pm the girl was walking to her friend’s home on Irelands Road when a
dark coloured vehicle slowed down next to her and stopped.
The man driving the car wound down his window and called out to the girl, asking
her to get into his car.
The child became distressed and began calling for help, alerting a resident who
came out to assist.
The vehicle, described as a black Toyota Celica with a silver stripe down the
side and green P-plates, drove away.
The resident took the child into his home where he contacted her grandmother.
The matter was reported to Blacktown Police later that evening.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have been in the area of Irelands Road,
about 3.30pm and saw a suspicious dark coloured car, to contact Blacktown Police
on 9671 9199 or Crime Stoppers on
1800 333 000.
Child approached – Coramba
Tuesday, 22 Jun 2010 04:55pm
NSW Police are appealing for public assistance after a child was approached on
the north coast yesterday.
About 4pm on Monday, an 11-year-old boy was walking along Duncan’s Bridge Road,
Coramba, with a small dog.
The boy told police that a man driving a silver-coloured vehicle stopped and
asked him to hop into the car, about 400 metres from the Gale Street
intersection.
The boy declined and walked away, with the car being driven off in the opposite
direction.
Police were contacted by the boy’s school today after the child reported the
incident to a teacher.
Police from Coffs/Clarence Local Area Command are investigating the incident and
would like to hear from anyone with information to assist them.
In particular, they would like to speak to anyone who was in the vicinity of
Duncan’s Bridge Road yesterday afternoon.
Officers are still trying to determine whether there are any links with a report
of a nine-year-old boy approached by a man in a silver vehicle on Sunday 20
June. Police are also continuing to appeal for information on that incident.
Anyone who can assist police should phone Coffs Harbour Police Station on 6652
0299 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Teenage male allegedly indecently assaulted - Auburn
Friday, 18 Jun 2010 08:04pm
NSW Police are appealing for public assistance after a teenage boy was allegedly
approached by a man at Auburn in Sydney’s west.
Police have been told that between 4.30 and 4.45pm yesterday (Thursday 17 June
2010), a 13-year-old boy went to the carpark of premises in Hargrave Road after
a man asked for assistance with his vehicle.
The boy alleges he ran from the area after the man made inappropriate
suggestions and indecently assaulted the teenager.
Officers attached to the Joint Investigation Response Squad today conducted a
lengthy interview with the boy and his father and are appealing for public
assistance to locate a man who may be able to assist with inquiries into the
alleged incident.
He’s described as being of Indian/Pakistani appearance, 30 to 35-years-old,
about 180cm tall, of medium build, unshaven with slight facial hair, and black
hair (possibly grey on top) with a ponytail or ‘rats-tail’ at back slightly
below the neck line.
He was last seen wearing a dark long-sleeved top/jacket, and dark long pants,
and was near a vehicle described as being a white older model (90's) four-door
sedan, possibly a Toyota Camry or Ford Falcon.
Anyone with information about the man’s identity or current whereabouts, or who
noticed anyone acting suspiciously in the vicinity of Hargrave Road at Auburn
between 4.30pm and 4.45pm yesterday afternoon, is asked to contact Auburn Police
or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Police would also like to remind all parents to reinforce their ‘Safe People,
Safe Places’ messages with their children.
Children and young people should avoid walking on their own and should be
encouraged to instead walk with other family members, friends or an adult they
know.
They should also be encouraged to walk near busier roads and streets, or use
paths where there are lots of other people.
It is important children and young people also know to immediately alert a ‘safe
adult’ if they are approached by a person who makes them feel scared. This
information should be immediately reported to police.
Other ‘Safe People, Safe Places’ messages parents are encouraged to teach their
children include:
· Make sure your parents or another adult you know knows where you are at all
times;
· Always walk straight home or to the place you are walking to;
· Know where safe places are – a shop, service station, police station, library
or school. If you are ever frightened, you should go to one of these places and
ask them to call the police;
· Learn about safe adults you can look for and talk to if you need help – police
officers, teachers at school, adults you know and trust;
· Don’t talk to people you don’t know and never get into a car with someone you
don’t know. If a car stops on the side of the road and you don’t know the person
inside, do not stop; and
· If you are scared and can use a phone, call 000 and tell them you are scared
Man charged with act of indecency – Hunter Region
Sunday, 13 Jun 2010 09:28am
A man will appear in court next month after being charged with two acts of
indecency in the Hunter region (NSW).
About 3.45pm on Saturday 12 June a nine-year-old girl and a 10-year-old girl
were at the intersection of Warrane and Melrose Streets at Lorn when a
38-year-old Rutherford man allegedly approached them.
The man allegedly exposed himself to the girls before performing a lewd act in
front of them.
The girls walked away from the man.
About 4.30pm the girls were outside a nearby residence when the man approached
them a second time and allegedly performed a second lewd act before he left the
area.
The girls alerted an adult who was inside the home at the time and Central
Hunter police were contacted.
About 8.30pm yesterday police attended a premises at Rutherford where they
arrested the 38-year-old man.
He was taken to Maitland Police Station where he was subsequently charged with
two counts of act of indecency.
He has been granted conditional bail to appear at Maitland Local Court on Monday
12 July.Appeal for public assistance after
students approached – Bellevue Hill
Wednesday, 09 Jun 2010 04:33pm
Rose Bay Police (NSW) are appealing for public assistance after three students
were approached by a man in Sydney’s eastern suburbs yesterday.
About 9.45am three male students were attending their school – a college in
Victoria Road, Bellevue Hill – when they were spoken to by a man seated in an
old white Holden Commodore station wagon, with a ‘Roosters’ sticker on the rear
tailgate. The vehicle was parked near the school.
The man allegedly tried to lure the boys, two aged 13 and one aged 14, to the
vehicle.
The boys ignored the man and kept walking before two older male students, aged
16 and 17, approached the man, causing him to drive away in Victoria Road.
The matter was reported to the school before police were notified.
A canvass of the area was conducted with no result.
Police wish to speak to a man who might be able to assist with inquiries.
He is described as Caucasian in appearance, aged in his late 50s to early 60s,
average build, clean shaven with short, grey, unkept hair. He was wearing a grey
sweater and clear rimmed reading glasses.
Anyone with information about the incident, the man or the vehicle is urged to
contact Rose Bay Police on 9362 6399 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Meanwhile, the incident has prompted police to again encourage parents to
reinforce ‘Safe People, Safe Places’ messages with their children.
Children and young people should avoid walking on their own and should be
encouraged to instead walk with other family members, friends or an adult they
know. They should also be encouraged to walk near busier roads and streets, or
use paths where there are lots of other people.
It is important children and young people also know to immediately alert a ‘safe
adult’ if they are approached by a person who makes them feel scared. This
information should be immediately reported to police.
Other ‘Safe People, Safe Places’ messages parents are encouraged to teach their
children include:
• Make sure your parents or another adult you know knows where you are at all
times;
• Always walk straight home or to the place you are walking to;
• Know where safe places are – a shop, service station, police station, library
or school. If you are ever frightened, you should go to one of these places and
ask them to call the police;
• Learn about safe adults you can look for and talk to if you need help – police
officers, teachers at school, adults you know and trust;
• Don’t talk to people you don’t know and never get into a car with someone you
don’t know. If a car stops on the side of the road and you don’t know the person
inside, do not stop; and
• If you are scared and can use a phone, call 000 and tell them you are scared.
Attempted abduction charges, Redbank:
Last Updated: 09/06/2010
QLD
Police have charged a 48-year-old man following an incident at
Redbank yesterday. It is alleged the man attempted to force a 13-year-old girl
into a car at around 4.40pm on Old Ipswich Road. It is further alleged the man
indecently treated a 14-year-old girl at Ipswich Railway Station on February 2.
The Eastern Heights man has been charged with one count each of attempted
abduction, attempted child stealing and indecent treatment. He has been held in
custody to appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court today
Man charged with stalking schoolgirl – Liverpool
Thursday, 03 Jun 2010 04:43am
A man will front a Sydney court today charged with stalking a schoolgirl at
Liverpool.
The 16-year-old girl was walking to school along Forbes Street, Liverpool, about
9.20am yesterday (Wednesday 2 June), when she noticed a red Nissan Pulsar pull
up alongside her.
The male driver of the car allegedly stared at the teenager before attempting to
lure her into the vehicle near Lachlan Street.
The girl continued walking towards school and the man drove off before returning
a short time later.
He again allegedly attempted to draw the teenager into the car but she made her
way to school and raised the alarm.
Police from Liverpool Local Area Command attended the school and conducted
inquiries.
Acting on information received, police arrested a 28-year-old man at a
Smithfield business last night.
The Cabramatta man was taken to Liverpool Police Station and charged with
stalk/intimidate intend fear of physical/mental harm.
He has been refused bail to appear in Parramatta Local Court today.
Police search for man after alleged act of indecency –
Byron Bay
Wednesday, 26 May 2010 09:22pm
NSW Police are searching for a man who allegedly committed an act of indecency
in front of two teenage hitchhikers at Byron Bay, on the state’s Far North
Coast.
Around 2.45pm today, the driver picked up the 14-year-old girls outside a
supermarket in Jonson Street and drove south onto Bangalow Road.
As his vehicle reached the intersection with Patterson Street, he allegedly
pulled down his shorts and committed an act of indecency in front of the
teenagers.
The girls demanded the driver stop the vehicle and they got out.
The car performed a u-turn and headed back towards Byron Bay.
Neither girl was assaulted during the incident and reported it to police.
The man is described as Indian/Subcontinental in appearance, 40 to 45 years old,
with a solid build and balding, black hair.
He was driving a maroon 4WD bearing maroon and white Queensland number plates.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Byron Bay Police
on (02) 6685 9499 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Police issue safety warning after man performs act of
indecency outside school – Cambridge Park
Monday, 17 May 2010 07:20pm
NSW Police are warning children to be extra vigilant about their safety after a
man performed a lewd act in front of students outside a western Sydney school.
Just after 1.30pm today, a year 12 student observed the man acting suspiciously
outside a high school in Harrow Road, Cambridge Park.
The student approached the man and kicked dirt towards him, causing him to pull
up his pants and run from the scene.
The incident was reported to the school principal, who alerted police from St
Marys Local Area Command.
A search of the surrounding area was conducted by general duties officers but
they were unable to locate the offender.
He’s been described as being 40 to 45 years of age, of Caucasian appearance,
175-177cm tall with a medium build and wearing a black jacket, blue denim jeans
and black cap.
Police are seeking public assistance to identify and locate the man, while also
warning children to be extra vigilant about their safety and immediately report
such incidents to a trusted adult - a family member, school teacher or police.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that might assist
investigating officers is urged to contact St Marys Police Station via Crime
Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Suspicious behaviour
in Pakenham
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Police are concerned following reports of a man trying to coerce
a 12-year-old boy in to his car in Pakenham today.
The boy was riding his bike in King Street around 12.30pm when he
was approached by a man in a car.
The man pulled up beside the boy and instructed him to get in the
car so he could take the boy for a ride.
The man followed the boy into Henry Street, where he continued to
coerce him into the vehicle.
The boy continued riding to a local shopping area where he was
able to call police for assistance.
The police air wing and a number of police units attended but were
unable to locate the man or the vehicle.
The man is described as being in his mid-40's, clean shaven,
medium to solid build, with short bleached or blonde hair. He was
wearing glasses.
The car is described as an early model dark green Ford sedan,
possibly an EA or EB model.
Anyone with information relating to the incident is urged to
contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppers.com.au |
Teenage girl approached – Orange
Thursday, 13 May 2010 12:30pm
NSW Police are appealing for help from the public after a girl was approached by
two men on her way to school this morning.
The 12-year-old girl was walking along Lone Pine Avenue about 8am today when a
station wagon containing two men pulled up beside her.
The girl told police one of the men exited the car and approached her, telling
her to get into the car, before trying to grab at her. She said he was disturbed
by a passing vehicle and the two men drove off.
The girl informed a teacher when she arrived at school, and police were
contacted.
She has described the first man as being about 30 years old with an olive
complexion, wearing a baseball cap, three-quarter black shorts, a singlet with a
skull emblem and thongs. He had a tattoo on his left arm and a pierced right
eyebrow.
The second man, who remained in the car, is described as being of Caucasian
appearance, about 25 years old and wearing a black and green T-shirt.
The station wagon was silver in colour with a dividing internal luggage cage.
Police would like to hear from anyone who may be able to identify the men or who
was in the vicinity of Lone Pine Avenue about 8am. They would particularly like
to hear from the driver of the car which disturbed the men.
Anyone who can assist should phone Orange Police Station on 6363 6399 or Crime
Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Teenager indecently assaulted – Ermington
Thursday, 06 May 2010 09:28am
NSW Police in western Sydney are conducting inquiries after a
schoolgirl was indecently assaulted at Ermington.
The 15-year-old girl was walking home from school along Macarthur Street,
Ermington, about 3.30pm yesterday (Wednesday 4 May), when she noticed an unknown
man acting suspiciously behind her.
The teenager crossed the street; however, the man again approached her from
behind and indecently assaulted her.
The victim broke free before running home.
She attended Ermington Police Station and reported the incident.
A canvass of the area was undertaken by police from Rosehill Local Area Command.
Local detectives are continuing their inquiries into the incident and are
appealing for public assistance to identify and locate the offender.
He’s been described as being aged in his late 20s; of Indian Sub-Continental
appearance; 165cm tall with thin build; black/greyish medium-length hair, parted
in the middle; dark-coloured eyes; and slight facial hair.
At the time of the incident, the man was wearing a sky blue long sleeve button
up shirt, black trousers and black dress shoes.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that might assist
investigators is urged to contact Granville Police Station via Crime Stoppers on
1800 333 000.
Attempted abduction in
Cranbourne West
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Victorian Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding
an attempted abduction of a 4-year-old boy in Cranbourne West yesterday
afternoon.
The victim was playing outside his home address in Central Park
Way, when a vehicle stopped at the front of the house about 2.30pm.
The driver of the car had a brief conversation with the boy before
a sibling, who was also playing outside ran into the house to alert his
mother.
The vehicle then drove away east down Central Park Way.
It is believed that there was one man inside the car who is
described as approximately 18-years-old, with short, spiky blonde hair
with a tattoo of a skeleton or similar on his left arm
The car is described as an electric blue Ford XR6 or XR8 with a
rear spoiler and tinted windows.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact
Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or
www.crimestoppers.com.au |
Indecent Exposure -
Carrum Downs
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Victorian Police are searching for a man who indecently exposed
himself in Carrum Downs last month.
On Saturday 27 March four children were walking along Wedge Road
towards Mc Cormicks Road around 4pm.
It is alleged a man driving a blue Mitsubishi station wagon
stopped on the other side of the road opposite the children before
getting out of the car and exposing himself, acting indecently.
He then fled the scene, driving east along Wedge Road towards
Frankston.
The man is described as having a dark complexion and muscular in
appearance
He was wearing a blue t-shirt and brown ugg boots.
Police have released an image of the car they believe the man was
driving and may assist with their enquiries.
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or can
identify the vehicle pictured above to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800
333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au.
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Man arrested and charged over child approach - Helens
Park
Thursday, 08 Apr 2010 05:31am
NSW Police have arrested and charged a man after he allegedly indecently
approached a 12-year-old girl at Helens Park in Sydney’s south-west.
Around 4.45pm on Tuesday 6 April, it’s alleged the child was emptying rubbish in
the front yard of her home when she was approached by a man in a dark coloured
4WD.
It’s further alleged that after a short conversation, as the girl walked away
from the vehicle, the man exposed himself to her.
The child and her parents reported the incident to Campbelltown police.
Around 5.20pm, detectives from the Lake Illawarra Local Area Command attended an
address in Lakelands Drive at Dapto and arrested a 24-year-old man.
He was taken to the Port Kembla Police Station and charged with procure child
under 14 years for unlawful sexual activity.
He was refused bail and ordered to appear later today before the Wollongong
Local Court.Police investigate possible abduction
attempt – Castle Hill
Saturday, 03 Apr 2010 05:21am
NSW Police are appealing for information and warning parents to be alert after a
possible attempt to abduct a child from the front yard of his home at Castle
Hill in Sydney’s north-west.
About 4.50pm on Thursday (1 April 2010), an 8-year-old boy was playing in the
front yard of a home in Fernbrook Place when a car carrying three men allegedly
stopped on the wrong side of the road.
When two men allegedly got out of the vehicle and approached the child, the boy
yelled for his father and ran towards the house. The two men then ran back to
the vehicle and drove away.
The child was unharmed as a result of the incident and the boy’s father
contacted police who conducted a canvass of the area without result.
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate three men who may be able
to assist with inquiries into the incident. The first man is described as being
of Indian or Mediterranean / Middle Eastern appearance, aged between 30-40, and
wearing a black shirt and blue jeans.
The second man is described as being of Indian or Mediterranean / Middle Eastern
appearance, aged between 30-40, and wearing a red long-sleeved shirt.
The third man is described as being of Indian or Mediterranean / Middle Eastern
appearance, aged between 30-40, bald, and wearing an orange singlet. He also had
a tattoo of a dragon on his upper left arm and a tiger on his upper right arm.
The vehicle has only been described as being a four-door silver or grey car.
Anyone with information about the identity of the men or their current
whereabouts, or who witnessed three men driving in the vicinity of Fernbrook
Place at Castle Hill at about 4.50pm on Thursday, is asked to contact Eastwood
Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Police release CCTV images following alleged indecent
act – Carnes Hill
Thursday, 01 Apr 2010 05:10am
Police have released CCTV still images of a man who might be able to assist with
inquiries following an indecent act at a shopping centre in Sydney’s south west
earlier this year.
Between 3.45pm and 4.05pm on Tuesday 9 February, a man approached a
seven-year-old girl inside a department store at a shopping centre in Cowpasture
Road, Carnes Hill, and allegedly committed an indecent act.
The girl ran to her mother and informed her before staff called police to
attend.
Officers from Green Valley Local Area Command commenced investigations into the
incident and are appealing for public assistance to identify the person in the
images, who police wish to interview in relation to the incident.
He is described as white/European in appearance, tanned complexion, aged 25 – 40
years, with a large build and brown hair. He was wearing a bright orange short
sleeved work shirt with a dark coloured collar and sides, and dark coloured
pants and shoes.
Anyone with information about the incident or the man’s identity is urged to
contact Green Valley Police on 9607 1799 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Police seek witnesses after child approached by
suspicious man – Roseville
Saturday, 27 Mar 2010 05:18am
NSW Police are conducting inquiries after a child was approached by an unknown
man at Roseville, on Sydney’s North Shore.
The 11-year-old boy was riding his bike along Clanville Street about 7.30pm
yesterday (Friday 26 March), when a red Mitsubishi Lancer pulled up alongside
him.
The male driver – described as being aged in his 30s, of white/European
appearance with a round face and dark blond, shaved hair – shouted at him
through the open front passenger’s side window.
The boy screamed and immediately cycled away. The unknown man then sped past the
child in his vehicle and was last seen turning into Hill Street.
Police from North Shore Local Area Command were alerted to the incident and have
commenced inquiries.
The red Mitsubishi Lancer has been described as being the current model with red
dust on its wheel arches, a broken nearside brake light, large modified exhaust
and black tape covering the front and rear registration plates. There were also
pale blue fluffy dice hanging from the rear vision mirror.
Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to contact Chatswood Police Station
via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Meanwhile, the incident has prompted police to again encourage parents to
reinforce ‘Safe People, Safe Places’ messages with their children.
Children and young people should avoid walking on their own and should be
encouraged to instead walk with other family members, friends or an adult they
know. They should also be encouraged to walk near busier roads and streets, or
use paths where there are lots of other people. It is important children and
young people also know to immediately alert a ‘safe adult’ if they are
approached by a person who makes them feel scared. This information should be
immediately reported to police.
Police conduct inquiries after schoolgirl
followed by unknown male – Dulwich Hill
Saturday, 27 Mar 2010 05:16am
Police in Sydney’s inner-west are conducting inquiries after a schoolgirl was
followed home by an unknown male youth.
About 3.10pm yesterday (Thursday 25 March), the 12-year-old girl alighted from
her school bus on New Canterbury Road, Dulwich Hill, and began walking home
along Herbert Street.
As the girl walked past a local youth centre, an unknown male exited the
building and got into a small white vehicle.
He then drove up alongside her and followed her into Fairfowl Street.
Fearing for her safety, the schoolgirl started running towards her home. The
male – believed to be aged in his mid to late teens, of white/European
appearance, 160-165cm tall with short dark spiky hair – got out of the car and
ran after her but stopped a short time later.
The girl reported the incident to her mother who alerted police from
Marrickville Local Area Command.
Officers attended the location and spoke with the child before conducting a
canvass of the local neighbourhood.
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or has any
information that might assist them to contact Marrickville Police Station via
Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Meanwhile, the incident has prompted police to again encourage parents to
reinforce ‘Safe People, Safe Places’ messages with their children.
Children and young people should avoid walking on their own and should be
encouraged to instead walk with other family members, friends or an adult they
know. They should also be encouraged to walk near busier roads and streets, or
use paths where there are lots of other people.
It is important children and young people also know to immediately alert a ‘safe
adult’ if they are approached by a person who makes them feel scared. This
information should be immediately reported to police.
Assistance sought, assault of a 14-year-old girl,
Townsville
Last Updated: 26/03/2010
QLD Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a man seen
riding a bicycle in the vicinity of Melton Terrace and the Strand around 6.30am
this morning.
It is believed that the man may be able to assist with inquiries into an
assault of a 14-year-old girl who was jogging in the at that time.
He is described as being around 18-years-old, of Aboriginal or Torres
Strait Islander appearance, with short dark hair.
He was riding a bicycle and wearing grey to black full length jeans, a
white belt, a white singlet and carrying a blue hoodie.
If anyone has seen this man could they please contact
Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 or Townsville Police Communications on 4759 9777
Anyone
with information which could assist police with their investigations should
contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au
24hrs a day. Crime Stoppers is a charitable community volunteer organisation
working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service
Police appeal for information after children allegedly
approached - Glenmore Park
Friday, 26 Mar 2010 05:57pm
NSW Police are appealing for information after children were allegedly
approached by an elderly man at Glenmore Park in Sydney’s west.
About 2:25pm yesterday (Thursday 25 March 2010), a 13-year-old girl was walking
west on the northern footpath of Morrison Street when she was allegedly
approached by an elderly male in a car.
The man allegedly attempted to get her into the car by asking her to direct him
to a retirement village. The girl refused and walked away, and the man drove
off. The car was last seen turning into William Howell Drive.
About 2:30pm, another 13-year-old girl was walking with a 12-year-old girl and a
14-year-old girl in a northerly direction in William Howell Drive when they were
allegedly approached by an elderly man in a car who inquired about directions to
a retirement village. The girls continued walking and the vehicle was driven
away.
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man who may be able to
assist with inquiries into the alleged incidents.
He’s described as being of white / European appearance, 60-70 years old, bald,
and with an Australian accent. The man was last seen wearing thick-rimmed
reading glasses, and a long-sleeved button-up shirt and vest (possibly maroon in
colour).
The vehicle is described as being a small, square-shaped old model sedan,
possibly two-door, cream in colour with plain chrome coloured hubcaps.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Penrith Police or Crime Stoppers on
1800 333 000.Police appeal for information after three women
indecently assaulted near Merrylands
Tuesday, 23 Mar 2010 05:10am
NSW Police from Holroyd Local Area Command are appealing for information after
three women were indecently assaulted in separate incidents over the last few
days.
The first incident occurred about 7.20pm on March 11 when a woman standing on
Birmingham Street, Merrylands was approached by a man who indecently assaulted
her. The woman screamed and he ran from the scene.
In the second incident, a woman was walking along Railway Terrace, Guildford
about 5.30pm on March 21 when she was approached by a man who indecently
assaulted her. The woman screamed and he ran away.
In the last incident, which occurred about 1pm yesterday, a woman was walking on
Guildford Road, Guildford when she was also approached by a man who indecently
assaulted her before running away.
Fortunately none of the women were injured during the attacks however they were
all shocked by the incidents.
The man involved in all three assaults has been similarly described to police as
being of Indian appearance, aged in his mid to late twenties, of average height
with facial hair and a thin build.
Merrylands Police have appealed for information from the public together with
any information of other incidents which have not yet been reported to police.
Anyone who might have information about the man is asked to contact Merrylands
Police on 9897 4899 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Boy assaulted, Carindale:
Last Updated:
20/03/2010
QLD Police are appealing for witnesses after a 12-year-old boy was
assaulted at Carindale yesterday afternoon. Around 5.15pm the boy was pushing
his bicycle in a green space area, in the vicinity of a dog park in Ablington
Way, when a male jogger approached him and grabbed him by the waist. The boy
fell to the ground and started crying causing the man to flee on foot. He is
described as Caucasian, with a fair complexion, approximately 40-years-old,
around 180cms tall with a thin build, small pot belly and short straight greying
brown hair. The man was wearing a grey t-shirt, black knee length shorts and
white sandshoes. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or seen
a man jogging matching this description is asked to contact
Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au
24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a charitable community volunteer organisation
working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
Police issue public warning after sexual offences –
Nowra/Bomaderry area
Friday, 19 Mar 2010 04:40pm
NSW Police on the state’s south coast have issued a public warning after an
unknown male indecently assaulted an elderly woman and exposed himself to a
young girl in separate incidents in the past fortnight.
In the first incident, a 70-year-old woman was walking home from the Bomaderry
shops on Saturday 6 March when she was confronted by the male and indecently
assaulted.
In another incident on Wednesday (17 March), an 11-year-old girl was approached
by a male at North Nowra.
He allegedly spoke with the girl and exposed himself to her.
Both incidents were reported to police from Shoalhaven Local Area Command and
inquiries are continuing to identify the offender, who’s been described as being
aged in his late teens, of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, with
short curly black hair and bad acne.
Investigators believe the incidents are linked and have issued a warning to
women and children to be extra vigilant about their personal safety.
“Our inquiries into these incidents are continuing and we are very hopeful of
catching the person responsible,” Detective Acting Inspector Kevin Waterer said.
“Acts of violence and offences of a sexual nature against women and children are
completely unacceptable and I can ensure the community we will continue to
thoroughly investigate all reports.”
“I would remind women and children to be extra vigilant about their personal
safety – especially if they’re walking late at night or early in the
morning.nn“I’d encourage them to use footpaths that are well lit and visible,
and to walk in groups rather than alone,” Det A/Insp Waterer said.
Unique belt clue in Wagga abduction
Friday, 19 Mar 2010 10:40am
NSW Police believe a distinctive belt is the clue to help identify a man wanted
for the abduction of a young girl near Wagga Wagga last month.
An extensive manhunt is underway to find the person responsible for the incident
which occurred at 11.30am on Sunday 14 February at Mount Austin.
The six-year-old girl was grabbed by a man and driven from Macleay Street, after
a considerable ordeal she was dropped off not far from her home approximately 90
minutes later.
Police from Wagga Wagga Local Area Command and the State Crime Command have
formed Strike Force Shell.
They have today released vital information about the man responsible.
The man is described as being of white/European appearance, 35 to 45 years of
age, solid/chubby build, with short brown balding hair.
He was wearing a long sleeve dark blue button-up shirt with a collar, blue jeans
and work belts.
Detective Inspector Rod Smith from Wagga Wagga Local Area Command said the man
was also wearing a distinctive leather belt.
“It had different coloured farm animals imprinted along the length of the belt,
including horses, cows and pigs,” Inspector Smith said.
“My investigators have attempted to find a similar looking one without success.
The belt is quite unique and might even be a homemade one-off.
“If we can track down the belt, we believe we will find our abductor.”
Tracking down the man’s vehicle also remains a major focus of the investigation.
It is described as being a late model white Toyota Hilux dual cab utility with a
tray back. The NSW registration is believed to start with BD, DB or similar.
Anyone who has information about the crime or who can identify the owner of the
unique belt should immediately contact investigators at Wagga Wagga 02 6922 2598
via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Man arrested over
attempted abduction, Lalor
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March 2010 09:42 |
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Victorian Police have arrested a 34-year-old Lalor man
following an attempted abduction of a 48-year-old woman in Lalor
yesterday afternoon.
Detectives from Darebin Crime Investigation Unit have charged
Goran Pajic with attempted abduction, stalking, false imprisonment,
recklessly causing injury, and common law assault.
He has been remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court
this morning.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen a 1996 red
Daewoo Cielo hatchback around the Lalor Secondary College area
particularly the King and Edmondson Street vicinity at around 1645hrs
yesterday.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800
333 000 or visit
www.crimestoppers.com.au |
Man charged over allegedly inciting boys to perform
acts of indecency – Rooty Hill
Tuesday, 09 Mar 2010 05:23am
Police from the Mt Druitt Local Area Command have charged a man after he
allegedly offered school boys money to perform sex acts yesterday.
Police will allege the 35-year-old man drove past a 17-year-old student who was
waiting outside his school in Rooty Hill about 11.50am.
The boy told police the man parked his car and approached him offering to
perform a sexual act. The teenager declined and the man left.
About 20 minutes later it’s alleged the same man, driving his vehicle,
approached a 16-year-old male in Railway Street, Rooty Hill. The man allegedly
waved the boy over to his car, but the teenager kept walking.
Becoming concerned, the 16-year-old entered the grounds of a hospital, but the
man followed. He stopped the boy and propositioned him, offering him money. The
boy declined and told the man his father was coming to pick him up.
The man drove away.
The boys reported the matter to Mt Druitt Police. After further inquires, the
35-year-old attended Mt Druitt Police Station where he was subsequently charged
with two counts of incite to conduct act of indecency.
He was refused bail and will appear in Mt Druitt Local Court today.
Man charged over alleged child sex grooming – Mt
Druitt
Tuesday, 09 Mar 2010 05:12am
Police from the Mt Druitt Local Area Command have charged a man after he
allegedly attempted to groom a child for sexual activity via the social
networking site, Facebook.
Police will allege the 27-year-old man made contact with an 11-year-old girl via
the site on Sunday March 7.
The young girl accepted the man as a friend on the site allowing him access to
her personal information and photographs.
Numerous messages were sent between the two before the man arranged a location
for the two to meet, allegedly for sexual activity.
The girl told her mother about the man and police from Mt Druitt were informed.
Yesterday (Monday 8 March) police attended a park in Emerton where they arrested
the man and took him to Mt Druitt Police Station where a search warrant was
applied for.
A search of the man’s Bidwill home was conducted and a computer was seized.
The man was charged with travel to meet child groomed for sexual activity.
He was given bail and will appear in Mt Druitt Local Court on March 30.
Boy indecently assaulted at playground- Parramatta
Friday, 05 Mar 2010 05:10am
A man will appear in court this morning charged with the indecent assault of a
young boy in Parramatta (NSW) yesterday afternoon.
About 4.40pm, the four-year-old boy was in a playground in Church Street Mall
with his mother and siblings.
A man sitting on nearby bench, called the boy over and allegedly put his arm
around him. The man then allegedly kissed the boy on the face a number of times.
The child’s mother saw the incident and yelled at the man, who then walked from
the scene.
She called triple zero and officers from Parramatta Local Area Command traced
the man to a nearby shopping centre and arrested him.
The 37-year-old man from Parramatta has been charged with aggravated indecent
assault of a child under the age of 16 years.
He has been refused bail and will appear in Parramatta Local Court later today.
Boy approached by man in van - Narraweena
Thursday, 04 Mar 2010 05:35am
Police are warning the public after a young boy was approached by a man on
Sydney’s northern beaches yesterday.
Sometime between 3pm and 3.30pm, a 13-year-old boy was riding his bike home from
school when he stopped outside a house in Alfred Street, Narraweena, in order to
fix problems with his bike.
Whilst fixing the bike, a man exited a white van and approached the boy,
offering him a lift.
The boy immediately got on his bike and rode away.
The man is described as being white/European appearance, 40-50 years old,
170-180cm tall, medium to well built, with a bald head, clean shaven and a stud
on his left earlobe and ear-ring on his right earlobe.
The van is described as having a flat front, with an old looking paint job. No
registration was sighted by the boy.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Dee Why police via Crime Stoppers on
1800 333 000.
Girl indecently assaulted by stranger - Corrimal
Thursday, 04 Mar 2010 05:41am
NSW Police are investigating the indecent assault of a schoolgirl near
Wollongong yesterday.
Shortly after 8am, the 16-year-old girl was walking to school along Aldridge
Avenue, Corrimal, when she was approached by an unknown man.
The man grabbed the girl and indecently assaulted her before she pushed him away
and ran from the scene.
The man was last seen walking in the opposite direction, east along Aldridge
Avenue.
The man is described as being of white/European appearance, about 170cm tall,
with a thin build, with grey hair in a comb over, with sideburns and stubble. At
the time he was wearing a dirty dark grey jacket and knee-length white pants.
Anyone with information on the incident is urged to contact Wollongong Police on
(02) 4226 7899 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Police investigate
possible abduction attempt in Croydon
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04 March 2010 01:01 |
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Victorian Police are investigating an incident which they believe may
have been an attempted abduction of a student in Croydon yesterday
afternoon.
Around 3.20pm the 15-year-old girl was walking home from school along
Surrey Road when she was approached from behind by a man driving a
vehicle.
As she continued east the vehicle drew level with her and the driver
asked the girl to get in the car as he would give her a lift home.
After asking the girl a second time, the victim threatened to call
police and she pulled her mobile phone from her bag.
The man drove off but as the victim had her head down in fear during the
incident, there are no known descriptions of either the vehicle or the
alleged offender.
Once the girl arrived home, she described the ordeal to her parents who
subsequently reported the matter to police.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Crime
Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppers.com.au |
Attempted Abduction, Paradise Point:
Last Updated:
02/03/2010
QLD Police are appealing for the public’s assistance with locating a man
who attempted to abduct a 15-year-old girl yesterday near the intersection of
Paradise Parade and Nankeen Avenue at Paradise Point. Around 2.45pm the man,
driving a black four door car, drove past the girl and then turned around at a
roundabout and drove back towards her. The man approached the girl who was
walking and offered to give her a lift home. The girl declined his offer and
kept walking east along Paradise Parade. The man then reversed his vehicle and
threatened the girl to get into the car. The girl refused again and ran home and
contacted police. The man was last seen facing westward on Paradise Parade
towards the roundabout at Bruce Avenue. The man is described as being in his mid
20’s; of Caucasian appearance with short brown hair, medium build, and wearing a
white short sleeve t-shirt. He was driving a black four door sedan or hatchback.
Anyone with information which could assist police with their
investigations should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or
crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Recording in breach of privacy charges, Thornlands:
Last Updated:
02/03/2010
QLD
Police have charged a 35-year-old Townsville man with three charges of recording
in breach of privacy and two counts of possession of tainted property following
an incident at a swimming carnival on the week-end. It is alleged the man
attended a children’s swimming event at Thornlands around 3pm on Sunday and
allegedly took a number of photographs of participants. He is due to appear in
the Cleveland Magistrates Court on April 12.
Friday 19-Feb-2010 (1620 hrs CST)
Stranger Danger Reminder – Incident in Nakara
Northern Territory Police are reminding parents to talk to children about
‘Stranger Danger’ following another report of an incident in Nakara.
This incident is not believed to be related to the report earlier this week
involving a 12 year old boy in Jingili.
Police received a report yesterday afternoon from the mother of a 14-year-old
girl who claims to have been approached by a Caucasian male in Nakara on Monday
of this week.
It is unclear at this stage what the circumstances are surrounding this approach
and Police are keen to speak with the Caucasian male to ascertain the details
resulting in this report being brought to Police attention.
The 14 year-old girl is described by her mother as appearing much older than she
is due to her height.
He is described as Caucasian male in his mid-twenties, blue, round eyes with
tanned skin. His face is described as “long with a big narrow nose” and dark
blonde, untidy hair of medium length.
He was wearing a white and navy blue shirt at the time of the incident
yesterday.
His motor vehicle is described as a fairly new, good condition white dual cab
Ute with a tray back.
The girl recalls a circular logo on the vehicle door that may have mentioned
plumbing.
Superintendent John Ginnane clarified there appears no connection between this
incident and the incident reported earlier this week in Jingili. However, he
urges parents to reiterate the ‘Stranger Danger’ message to their children if
they haven’t done so already,
“I ask all parents across the Territory to sit down with their children and
remind them of the four ‘R’s:
• Recognise the danger
• Refuse any offer
• Run away
• Report it to the first person they feel safe with.
“These incidents occurred in a public places, away from school premises.
However, additional patrols will be working around schools especially at the
start and finish of the school day.
“School Based Police are working closely with the Department of Education and
will be continuing to deliver personal safety education sessions to pupils.
“In both the incidents reported this week in the Northern Suburbs, both the
victims involved did exactly the right thing and followed the four R’s.” Supt
Ginnane said.
Anyone with information in relation to either of these incidents or who may have
seen someone matching the description in the Nakara area around 15:30 on Monday
15 February 2010 should contact Police immediately on 131 444.
Attempt abduction - Alice Springs -
4473676
Friday 19-Feb-2010 (1420 hrs CST)
NT Police are appealing for assistance from the public to identify two men who
allegedly approached an 11-year-old boy near the Gillen Club last Saturday.
Police received a report on Sunday night that two men in a silver Nissan Navara
tried to get the boy to get into their car. The boy told police he was riding
his scooter on the footpath near the Gillen Club around 6.15pm on Saturday night
when the car drove out of the club carpark.
The boy said the male driver pulled up across the road from him near the corner
of Milner Road and Palmer Street . One of the men yelled out to the boy that his
parents had sent them to collect him and he should get into the car. When the
boy kept riding his scooter, the driver put his car into reverse and started
driving backwards to keep up with the child. The boy told police the car drove
off when a jogger approached.
The driver of the vehicle is described as a Caucasian male aged 18 or 19, skinny
build, with short light brown hair and wearing a white collarless t-shirt. He
was also wearing a pair of white Oakley sunglasses. The passenger is described
as being about 21-year-old with black hair and wearing a black and red cap. He
is described as being of Aboriginal appearance, with a moustache and small
goatee. He was wearing a black Nike collarless t-shirt.
Superintendent Sean Parnell said the boy should be commended for abiding by the
Stranger Danger warnings.
“The victim did everything right and followed the four R rules of Stranger
Danger:
Recognise the danger
Refuse any offer
Run away
Report it to the first person they feel safe with.
“He also had the presence of mind to take notice of the offenders and was able
to give us very good descriptions of the men. Police are examining CCTV footage
from the Gillen Club in an effort to identify the offenders.”
“We are also appealing to anyone who may have seen the incident or who may
recognise the description of the two men and their car to come forward. Police
would also like to speak to anyone jogging in the area around the time of the
offence. Anyone with information should phone police on 131 444 or Crime
Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”
Thursday 18-Feb-2010 (1630 hrs CST)
Attempted abduction - 4475746
Police are continuing investigations into an attempted abduction that occurred
on Monday 15 February in Jingili.
The 11-year-old male youth was travelling home from Moil Primary School on his
bicycle along Rothdale Road to a small laneway intersecting Borella Circuit.
On turning into Borella Circuit, it is alleged that the boy was approached by a
motor vehicle which stopped ahead of him.
The male driver told the boy to enter the vehicle, however the boy then turned
and rode away from the area, returned to his home in Rapid Creek and told his
mother.
His mother then in turn contacted the boy’s school and police.
The male offender is described to be of Aboriginal appearance and at the time of
the offence had slurred speech (possibly intoxicated) and was wearing a grey
shirt.
It is also believed that he may have a tattoo or a similar mark on his left
forearm.
The vehicle he was driving is believed to be a dark coloured older model twin
cab utility (rust showing), had manual windows, an untidy appearance and had a
dog in the rear seat.
Superintendent John Ginnane said that the youth did the right thing by fleeing
the scene.
“It is times like this we need to emphasize the importance of talking to your
children about the danger that some strangers pose, especially when they are
offering a lift or looking for a missing pet.
“I urge all children, should they encounter a person like this, to run away and
find a safe adult, teacher or police officer to report it to.
“I highly commend this boy for his actions” he said.
“Police acknowledge that there was a mistake in the data entry of this job.
Police also acknowledge that this is indeed a very serious matter and an
investigation is underway to determine exactly how the mistake occurred.
Members are now working closely with the mother and victim to bring the offender
to justice” said Supt Ginnane.
Police urge anyone that may recognise these descriptions, or who may have
witnessed the event, to please contact them on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800
333 000.
