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Police appeal for information after sexual assault in Tokoroa

Tokoroa Police investigating an alleged sexual assault are appealing for information from the public.

At around 11.20pm on Friday 27 June, Police were called to Dumfries Road where a woman walking her dog was sexually assaulted by an unknown person.

The offender left the scene prior to Police arrival.

Police would like to hear from anyone who may have been in the Dumfries Road area at the time of the incident, alongside anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage.

In particular, Police would like to speak to a man who was seen wearing a white hooded sweatshirt on a bicycle around the time of this incident.

“While we have no reason to believe this man had any involvement in the incident, we are eager to speak with him as we believe he may have valuable information to share”, said Detective Sergeant Neale Saunders.

If you have information that can assist in our enquiries, please get in touch online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report” or call 105.

Please use the reference number 250628/1758.

You can also provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 0800 555 111.

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