Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault in Tokoroa last night. Image / Google Maps
Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault in Tokoroa last night. Image / Google Maps
Police are appealing to the public for information after a reported sexual assault in Tokoroa last night.
At around 11.20pm yesterday, police say they were called to Dumfries Rd where a woman walking her dog was sexually assaulted by an unknown person.
Detective Sergeant Neale Saundersof Tokoroa Police said the offender left the scene before officers could get there.
Police would like to hear from anyone who may have been in the Dumfries Rd area at the time of the incident, alongside anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage.
“In particular, police would like to speak to a man who was seen wearing a white hooded sweatshirt on a bicycle around the time of this incident,” Saunders said.
“While we have no reason to believe this man had any involvement in the incident, we are eager to speak with him as we believe he may have valuable information to share.
“If you have information that can assist in our enquiries, please get in touch online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking ‘Update Report’ or call 105. Please use the reference number 250628/1758. You can also provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 0800 555 111."
