Detectives from the Gateway Child Protection and Investigation Unit investigating the serious assault of a 16-year-old girl at Chermside West this afternoon have released a comfit image of a man who may be able to assist police with their investigations.
Around 12.15pm a 16-year-old girl was grabbed by a man and dragged into bushes as she was walking down Kittabilla Street, near the intersection with Craigslea Street.
The girl struggled and managed to break free.
The man- who is described as Caucasian, aged possibly in his late 20s to early 30s, approximately 185cms tall with a proportionate build and stubble on his face – was last seen running down Buran Street.
He was wearing a black baseball cap, black framed sunglasses with orange reflector lenses, a white t-shirt and black baseball short.
As per the media release issued earlier this evening (copied below) police continue to appeal for public assistance.
Original media release issued January 23
Brisbane police are appealing for public assistance after a teenage girl was dragged into bushes and assaulted at Chermside West this afternoon.
The 16-year-old was walking on the footpath in Kittabilla Street, near the intersection with Craigslea Street, at around 12.15pm when a man walked up beside her.
The man placed his hand over the girl's mouth and pulled her into nearby bushes. The girl struggled, kicking the man and managing to break free from his grasp and run off.
The man was last seen running in Buran Street, Chermside West.
He is described as Caucasian, aged possibly in his late 20s to early 30s, approximately 185cms tall with a proportionate build and stubble on his face.
The man was wearing a black baseball cap, black framed sunglasses with orange reflector lenses, a white t-shirt and black baseball short.
Police are appealing for anyone who:
• Noticed a man acting suspiciously or seemed out of place in Chermside West today; or
• Any motorists who may have driven in the vicinity of the assault between 11.30am and 12.45pm today; or
• Any home owners who live in the vicinity of where the assault occurred who may have CCTV
to contact police (details below).
The girl fortunately was not physically injured however was naturally distraught by the incident.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QP1900159191
