Overview
- Detectives are examining whether one offender carried out both attacks near Iluka Park after incidents on February 3 and about two weeks later.
- A 53-year-old was assaulted after being approached in the water at Town Beach, and a 27-year-old was attacked on the Bluewater Trail.
- Police say both women were approached from behind during weekday daylight hours and were taken to hospital for physical and psychological treatment.
- Patrols in the precinct have been increased, with advice to avoid exercising alone and to keep headphone volume low; one victim had been wearing headphones.
- Officers are appealing for relevant CCTV and witnesses, noting they became aware of the allegations only last week and believe additional victims may not yet have come forward.