Australian Federal Police are appealing for public assistance to identify a man following an alleged indecent assault involving an electric scooter in Canberra's northern suburbs.
Details of the alleged incident
The incident is reported to have occurred between 11:00 pm on Thursday, December 11, 2025, and 1:00 am on Friday, December 12, 2025. According to police, a man riding an e-scooter fitted with multi-coloured lights allegedly indecently grabbed a woman near the Gungahlin Drive overpass, close to the Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club.
Description of the man sought by police
Investigators have released a description of the man they wish to identify. He is believed to be in his 30s and was heard speaking with a slight Middle Eastern accent. At the time of the alleged offence, he was reportedly wearing the following items:
- Black sandshoes
- Long black pants
- A black hooded jumper with the hood pulled over his head
- A black backpack
The distinctive e-scooter he was riding had multi-coloured lights.
Police appeal for witnesses and footage
Following initial enquiries, ACT Policing is urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has relevant dash-cam footage from the area during that time frame to come forward. This includes any video that may show the described man or his distinctive e-scooter.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously.
