Ebike Rider Sex Assaults Investigation
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- Daniel Lo SurdoSydney Morning Herald
- Joanna HyndsDaily Mail
- Paulina VidalABC News (AU)
- Penry BuckleyThe Guardian
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The first reported incident occurred at 3.55pm last Wednesday, when a woman walking on the Narrabeen Lagoon trail was allegedly sexually touched by a man riding an e-bike, who sped off after committing the assault.
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Police announced the establishment of Strike Force Mexvo on Wednesday morning, which will bring together specialist detectives with officers from the Sex Crimes Squad to investigate whether the incidents are linked.
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- 13 Oct
Another woman came forward to police on Monday, alleging she had been sexually touched by a man on an e-bike while walking by the Narrabeen Lagoon two weeks prior, on October 1.
- 17 Oct
Strike Force Mexvo has been established to investigate the reports, with assistance from the State Crime Command's Sex Crimes Squad.
- 18 Oct
On Saturday, police had released CCTV images of a male they believed could assist with inquiries.
Coverage 5 articles
18 Oct Ebike rider, 13, charged with sexual touching after girls and women allegedly harassed on northern beaches trails
The Guardian17 Oct Police release e-bike rider image in 'sexual touching' case, increase patrols
ABC News (AU)17 Oct Update as police release photos of man following Sydney sex assaults
Sydney Morning Herald
17 Oct E-bike rider hunted as string of women report sex pest on popular Sydney walking trails
Daily Mail- 13 Oct Multiple women allegedly targeted on northern beaches walking trails
Sydney Morning Herald
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