By CASEY NEILL
POLICE are pleading for a teen named Jordan to help them find a violent sexual predator.
Detective Senior Sergeant Jason Walsh said a man of African appearance attacked a woman near Lonsdale and Langhorne streets, Dandenong, about 1am on 21 August.
“The victim was on her own, had left a licensed premises and was walking to try and get a bus home,” he said.
“She was by herself, had been to the bus stop and had realised she’d missed the bus for the night.
“She struck up a conversation with two males.”
Det Sen Sgt Walsh said she described one as of African descent, aged about 19 years and about 193 centimetres tall. He was wearing a grey beanie, black jacket, denim jeans and black Nike runners.
The other was Caucasian, aged between 14 and 17 years with brown or blond hair. He was wearing a jacket with a hood and a baseball cap and is believed to be named Jordan.
A man wanted in connection with the attack.
“They discussed getting a taxi or sharing a ride home,” Det Sen Sgt Walsh said.
“For some unknown reason, the African male turned extremely violent and a sexual assault occurred.”
‘Jordan’ fled and from across the street shouted for the man to get off the girl.
“A very serious sexual assault took place in the bushes area, which lasted up to about a minute, including a physical assault upon the victim,” Det Sen Sgt Walsh said.
He said passers-by in cars and on foot saw the commotion and stopped to intervene, and the attacker fled on foot.
But CCTV footage shows him creeping up a nearby laneway holding a bottle a short time later, which Det Sen Sgt Walsh said was “very concerning”.
“He possibly becomes aware that the victim is in the safety of other people so takes off down the laneway, discards the bottle and is never to be seen again,” he said.
“The victim has suffered some physical injuries and is absolutely traumatised about what has happened.”
He urged ‘Jordan’ to come forward.
“All indications are that this person has done nothing wrong,” he said.
“We need to speak to you.”
Det Sen Sgt Walsh would also like to speak to those who rendered assistance.
Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppers.com.au.
