"Police investigating vicious sexual assault release computer sketch of offender "
Police investigating a vicious sex attack on a 16 year-old girl earlier this year are issuing a computer sketch of the
offender and are encouraging anyone who may recognise the man to contact Police.
On Friday 11 July, at around 11pm, the girl was walking near the Glen Eden shops when she was approached by a man
driving the car pictured.
She accepted a ride from him but he abducted her and drove her to the carpark of Ken Maunder Park in New Lynn.
He then raped and beat her, before driving to Victor Street (near Great North Road, Avondale), where she was again
physically and sexually assaulted.
Three hours after she was first picked up, the offender left the traumatised and injured girl in the main carpark of
Auckland Zoo in Western Springs.
Police issued an appeal for information soon after and though investigators gratefully received a number of calls from
the public with information, it didn't result in the offender being identified.
A picture of the vehicle the man was driving on the night of the attack is also being released.
It is described as the following;
-Light-coloured Toyota Vitz
-A black interior
-Messy condition
-It only had one tail light working
-There was a white bag under the left passenger seat
Investigations into the attack have been ongoing since July and Police are hopeful the release of the picture and the
car will result in new information.
In addition to the computer sketch the offender is further described as the following;
-Indian, aged around 25 years old
-Dark skin
-Slight accent
-Hairy
-Chubby build
-Approx 1.67 metres tall (5'6)
The man was also wearing a white netted baseball cap, similar to the one in the attached picture.
"This was a brutal, prolonged attack on a young woman and we're working very hard to make sure this person is brought to
justice.
We have a solid description of the offender and his car and I'm urging people to cast their minds back and have a think
about whether they recognise either of these pictures.
We want to hear from anyone who recognises the person in the computer sketch, especially if they have any links to a
Toyota Vitz like the one in the picture, either as the owner or as someone who has access to a vehicle like that.
The cap is also distinctive and may well assist in identifying the person in the computer sketch" says Detective
Sergeant Scott Armstrong, Waitemata Police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Waitemata Child Protection Team on 09 477 5003.
Information can also be given anonymously to the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Do you recognise this car? It had one tail light not working. Call us on 09 477 5003
The offender wore a white netted baseball cap similar to the one seen here.