Police investigate sexual assault in Melbourne CBD

Melbourne Sexual Offences & Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) are investigating a sexual assault at a shopping centre in Melbourne’s CBD this month.

Investigators have been told a teenage girl was with her parents and siblings at a shopping centre on the corner of La Trobe and Swanston Streets at 3.30pm on 2 July.

An unknown man walked between the victim and her sibling, bumped her on the shoulder and sexually assaulted her before walking away.

The offender is described as approximately 170cm tall, 30-40-years-old with black and grey hair and was wearing a navy puffer jacket, navy jeans and white sneakers.

Detectives have released an image of a man who they believe could be of assistance to their enquiries.

Anyone who recognises the man or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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