A teenage boy has been charged over multiple sexual offences allegedly committed against females on walking trails in Sydney's Northern Beaches.
Detectives attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command established Strike Force Mexvo to investigate alleged sexual touching incidents and inappropriate comments against females on walking trails in the Narrabeen area between Thursday 1 October 2026 and Monday 12 October 2026.
It was also be alleged that a woman was spoken to inappropriately at the intersection of Waroon Road and Carawa Road, Cromer, about 6.45pm on Monday 7 September 2026.
Police will allege that 11 separate incidents occurred against females aged between 13 and 54.
Following a public appeal, a 13-year-old boy was arrested after attending Mona Vale Police Station about 7.30pm yesterday (Saturday 17 October 2026).
He was taken to Manly Police Station and charged with:
- Behave in offensive manner in/near public place/school (three counts)
- Sexually touch another person without consent (eight counts)
The boy has been granted conditional bail to appear at a children's court on Wednesday 4 November 2026.
