Police are appealing for information from the public after a woman was sexually assaulted at Port Macquarie last week.
Police have been told an 18-year-old woman was on Stewart Street, Port Macquarie, about 8.30pm on Wednesday 16 August 2023, when she was approached by a man who forced her into sand dunes nearby and sexually assaulted her.
When the man left the scene, the woman reported the incident to Port Macquarie Police.
A crime scene was established with officers attached to Mid North Coast Police District – assisted by detectives attached to the State Crime Command’s Sex Crimes Squad – forming Strike Force Belsham to investigate the incident.
As inquiries continue, police would like to speak with a man who may be able to assist with the investigation.
He is described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, aged in his early 30s, around 175cm to 178cm tall, with a dark complexion, short black hair and a long beard that reaches his chest. He was last seen wearing a black jumper and jeans. The man was believed to have been riding a push bike.
Police are urging anyone with information about this incident or dashcam footage to contact Port Macquarie Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
