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Sydney Teen Arrested in Trail Sex Offense Spree
17 Oct
Summary
- A teenager was arrested after allegations of sexual offenses.
- Eight alleged sexual offenses occurred on Northern Beaches trails.
- Incidents involved an e-bike rider approaching women on trails.
Authorities have apprehended a teenager following an investigation into a series of alleged sexual offenses targeting women on walking trails in Sydney's Northern Beaches. The arrest occurred after the 13-year-old boy attended Mona Vale Police Station on Saturday evening and is now assisting with inquiries.
Police received reports of eight alleged incidents occurring between October 1 and October 12, primarily in the Narrabeen area. The pattern involved a male suspect allegedly approaching women on walking trails, committing acts of sexual touching, and fleeing the scene on an e-bike. In at least one instance, the suspect also allegedly made inappropriate sexual comments.
Further reports detail encounters at Narrabeen Lagoon and near Bilarong Reserve, where women reported similar assaults by a male on an e-bike. Officers attached to Strike Force Mexvo are actively investigating to ascertain any connections between these alleged offenses.
