Assault and attempted robbery, Coen
Police investigating the assault of a woman at Coen yesterday are seeking public assistance to locate a man who may be able to assist with inquiries.
At around 6.50pm the woman was running north along Peninsular Development Road with two dogs when a car containing two men stopped next to her.
The passenger asked the woman for money and when she replied she didn’t have any he demanded her phone.
The 24-year-old woman walked away and was followed by the man who grabbed her arm and pushed her to the ground, causing a minor injury.
The man attempted to grab the woman’s phone but she refused and managed to run away before using the phone to call for assistance.
The man is described as being African in appearance, around 175cms tall with short black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information which may assist in this matter is asked to phone Coen police on (07) 40601150 or Crimestoppers.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
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