Indecent assault, Newtown
Toowoomba detectives investigating an incident in which a 15-year-old girl was indecently assaulted at a Newtown park last week have released a comfit image of a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
Around 4.20pm on Friday August 1, the girl was at Black Gully Reserve on Jellicoe Street when she was approached by a man who attempted to start a conversation with her.
The girl began to walk away when the man grabbed the girl by her backpack and a struggle ensued where she was pushed to the ground.
The man indecently assaulted her before fleeing the scene on foot when the girl continued to scream for help.
The girl was not physically injured.
The man is described as being Caucasian in appearance, aged in his early to mid 30s, approximately 167cm tall with light brown hair, thin build and a fair complexion.
Anyone who may recognise the man depicted in the comfit image or has any information which could assist in the investigation is urged to contact Toowoomba Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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