Auckland police seek offender in relation to alleged central city indecent assaults

Police have obtained an arrest warrant for 34-year-old Graeme Dylan Shuter in connection with two incidents on Saturday morning. Photo / Police

Auckland police are searching for a man in connection with two alleged indecent assaults in the central city.

Police have obtained an arrest warrant for 34-year-old Graeme Dylan Shuter in connection with two incidents on Saturday morning.

Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend said two women were approached in a short space of time on Mayoral Dr.

“At around 9.20am, the first victim was approached by Shuter, and he allegedly attempted to grab her and subject her to an indecent assault,” he said.

“Fortunately, she was able to hurry away from Shuter and crossed Mayoral Drive.”

Friend said Shuter approached from behind a second woman who had been waiting at a bus stop.

“There he has subjected the woman to an alleged indecent assault before a passing member of the public was alerted to what was occurring.”

Friend praised the actions of a passerby who disrupted the offending.

“Their actions have stopped any further offending from occurring,” he said.

Shuter was last seen running on foot on Mayoral Dr towards Albert Park.

Police have now obtained two warrants to arrest Shuter for indecent assaults.

“This is abhorrent offending and it’s a priority that we locate this man and take him into custody to prevent any further harm to the community,” Friend said.

“Shuter’s details have also been relayed to our frontline staff and Beat Team working across the CBD.

“Anyone who sees Shuter should contact police immediately.”

Alternatively, people can update police online now or call 105 using the reference number 251122/7757.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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