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Victim escapes as attacker flees
Detectives from the Westgate Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) are probing an attempted kidnapping incident that took place in Tarneit earlier this week.
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The incident involved a 20-year-old woman who was walking along Thames Boulevard after alighting from a bus near the intersection of Thames Boulevard and Melpomene Boulevard at approximately 9.15pm on Wednesday, 19 March.
The young woman was accosted by an unidentified man who tried to forcefully pull her towards the road. However, she was able to resist and break free from the assailant, who subsequently fled south on Thames Boulevard towards the intersection of Melpomene Boulevard. The woman was not physically harmed in the incident.
Investigating authorities have disclosed CCTV footage that shows the man seizing the victim and her subsequent screams. The suspect is described as being around 160-165cm tall, of slim build, and with short dark hair. Authorities estimate his age to be in his late teens to early twenties.
Detectives are keen to speak with the driver of a dark-colored 4WD that was in the vicinity during the incident and may have witnessed the event. They are urging anyone with relevant information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit information anonymously at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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