Elsie Lange
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was approached and followed from Craigieburn to Mickleham by two men last month.
Detectives have been told a 19-year-old Mickleham woman was waiting for a bus on Lygon Drive in Craigieburn about 8.20pm on Wednesday, January 26 when she observed two unknown men smiling and waving at her from a passing car.
The vehicle did laps up and down the street past the woman, before one of the men got out of the car and stood near her at the bus stop before she got onto the bus about 8.43pm, police said.
The man returned to the car which proceeded to follow the bus to Balmain Road in Mickleham, where the woman cautiously exited the bus and ran down Balmain Road, according to police.
In a statement, Victoria Police said the car then pulled up near her and the passenger got out of the vehicle and grabbed her from behind.
“The victim broke free and ran to a nearby house on Burwood Street and spoke to a resident, who assisted her in calling for help,” the statement said.
“Nobody was physically injured in the incident.”
Police said the vehicle is described as a black Chrysler 300C model with black and white registration plates.
“The male driver is described as having a beard and wearing a red snap-back cap,” the statement said.
“The male passenger is described as being in his mid-30s, about 172cm tall with a muscular build and black beard.
“He was wearing a black, white and blue stripey polo T-shirt, baggy pants and black runners.”
CCTV and computer-generated images of the two men detectives believe can assist the investigation have been released.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
