Cold case breakthrough after a sexual assault almost 40 years ago

Cold case detectives investigating a brazen kidnapping and sexual assault in ‘s south almost four decades ago have released a photo of the suspect’s car as they call on the public’s help to track him down. 

A 19-year-old woman was inside a phone box on Ocean Street, Penshurst, about 9pm on Thursday 17 March 1983 when she was forced into a van by a man.

The woman was driven away and sexually assaulted before being released on Roberts Avenue, kombi servisi Mortdale. If you loved this write-up and you would like to obtain more details relating to kombi Servisi kindly check out our own webpage.  

The incident was reported to local police at the time and, despite extensive investigations, no one has been charged.

In November 2020, detectives launched a renewed investigation into the incident.

As inquiries continue, police on Wednesday release an image of a vehicle of interest and a photo of the phone box, kombi servisi which was near the intersection of Forest Road. 

The vehicle is described as a light blue Volkswagen ‘Kombi’ panel van with no rear seats.

Police are also appealing to speak to a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries. 

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, with an average build, a fair complexion, and brown/auburn wavy hair.

He is believed to have been aged in his 20s or 30s at the time of the incident.

Investigators are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or website class=»artSplitter mol-img-group» style=»style»>

Police are calling for the public’s help to track down this vehicle.It is described as a light blue Volkswagen ‘Kombi Servisi‘ panel van with no rear seats