Police hunt Rangeway would-be rapist

Geraldton Police have appealed information regarding an alleged attempted sexual assault in Rangeway last night.

They have alleged between 11:00pm last night and 1:30am this morninga 13-year-old girl was walking in the grassed area between Banksia Street, St John’s Catholic Church and Utakarra Road when she was approached by an unknown male person.

Geraldton Detectives said the suspect assaulted her, grabbing her by her shoulders, while the victim fought against the male and escaped before contacting police.

It is believed the incident may have been sexually motivated, but the victim was fortunately able to break free and was not indecently assaulted.

The offender has been described as a dark skinned male, 20 to 30 years of age, of average build and average height, with dark or black hair cut into a side fade.

He was wearing a black hooded jacket with an Adidas logo on the unknown side of jacket’s upper breast, faded black jeans and checked black and white shoes resembling the ‘Vans’ brand style.

Anyone with information regarding this incident, or who has CCTV of any person matching this description in the area at the time, is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report the information online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.