Sunshine Coast detectives are appealing for public assistance to help locate a man after a woman was assaulted whilst out walking at Pelican Waters yesterday (Saturday, September 22), Queensland Police say.
The 49-year-old was walking on a bush walking track in the Pelican Waters Nature Reserve, near Tweddell Drive, when she observed a man sitting on a black pushbike at around 4.30pm.
The woman continued walking along the track for a short distance before the man walked up behind her and grabbed her by the arm. The woman turned and punched him in an attempt to break his grip. She was then punched in the face however managed to break free and flee into bushland.
The woman hid in thick scrub using her mobile phone to call for help. The man called out to her before fleeing the area.
He is described as aged in his late 20s to early 30s, approximately 175cms tall with a medium build and darkish complexion, possibly European or Middle Eastern. He had dark curly hair on top, cut short on both sides and at the back.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have noticed anyone suspicious in the area yesterday or in recent times to contact them.
The woman sustained bruising to her face and arm.
Police would ask people walking or using the area to remain extra vigilant and to immediately report any suspicious behaviour / activity / individuals.
The approximate location of the assault is marked with the green marker on the below picture.
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