Police have released an e-fit image of a man they want to speak to following an alleged sexual assault in Freshwater on Friday 20th October.
As previously reported by Island Echo, detectives are investigating a report that a man used an open back door to enter a woman’s kitchen in broad daylight before sexually assaulting her.
The victim, aged in her 30s, did not recognise the man but somehow he knew her name. Although unhurt, the victim was understandably left shaken by the ordeal.
The suspect left the address on Cameron Close and it is thought he may have walked across the field behind the West Wight Sports Centre.
An e-fit image of the man has now been released as investigations continue. He is described as:
• White
• Aged in his early 30s
• Slim build with a long, thin face
• Between 5ft 11ins and 6ft tall
• Brown eyes
• Wearing a hooded top, jeans and a baseball cap
Investigating officer DC Adam Gamble said:
“We have prepared this e-fit as part of our investigation, which is progressing. There have been no subsequent reports about a similar individual in the area since this report was made.
Article continues below this advertisement “We have carried out house to house enquiries and members of the Neighbourhood Policing Team have been undertaking regular patrols in the area. I’d urge anyone who has any concerns to speak to one of these officers or to call us on 101.
“The victim did not recognise the man as someone she knew, but we are trying to establish how he may have known her name.
“The victim stated that she had seen the same man acting suspiciously in the area on Tuesday 17 October, so I’d urge anyone who saw him on either day to contact us immediately by calling 101”.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting 44170408518. In an emergency or if a crime is in progress call 999.
