Police have today (Friday) issued an eFit of a man they wish to speak to in relation to an incident in which a woman was accosted.
At around 19:30 on Wednesday 18th September, a 49-year-old woman was walking up Easthill Road, Ryde near to the junction with Westhill Road when she was approached by an unknown man who spoke to her twice before grabbing her around the waist.
Thankfully, the victim managed to break free and shouted ‘No!’ and the man ran off in the direction of St John’s Church.
The suspect is described as White, aged between 48 and 49-years-old, around 5ft 4in tall, of medium build with short dark hair – almost black in colour. He is said to be wearing dark jeans and a grey jacket at the time of the incident.
Investigating Officer, PSI George Basin said:
“This is not a common occurrence on the Island. At the time it was dark and quite early in the evening, but not many people were around. The woman would have been quite noticeable as she was pulling a bright red suitcase up the hill; she spoke to an elderly gentleman shortly after the incident who was walking his dog. Although the woman was not injured, it left her scared and shaken. If you were in the area at the time and saw or heard anything suspicious, or if you recognise the man in the image please get in touch.”
Anyone with information can contact PSI Bason at Newport CID by phoning 101. Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
