Counties Manukau Police are asking for assistance from the public in regards to a serious assault that occurred on 22 April 2014.? At 6:20pm a 19 year old woman was attacked behind the Pak n' Save shopping centre on Orly Avenue, Mangere.
The offender has been described as:
? Male Polynesian
? Dark brown complexion
? Aged 19-20 years of age
? Medium build
? 5'9-6' tall
? Curly brown hair
? Almond shaped eyes (wide apart)
? Gold tooth
? Tribal tattoo on left forearm
? Wearing a black short sleeved shirt with brown print on the front, black track-pants and white ankle length socks.
Detective Simon Potter of Counties Manukau West Police says that a piece of material was torn from the offender¡¯s clothing during the assault.? ¡°It is likely that the offender was left with a damaged piece of clothing.? We are interested to hear from anyone who knows anything about this assault or who knows someone who might fit the description. ?A gold tooth is a particularly identifiable feature.¡±
If you know anything about this assault or know someone who may match this description, please contact Detective Simon Potter at Counties Manukau Police on 09 259 1264 or spy452@police.govt.nz.
ENDS
Issued by Kimberley Mathews/Communications Manager, Counties Manukau Police
021 192 0717
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