Thames Valley Police has launched an appeal for witnesses after a man in his 70s was allegedly sexually assaulted and robbed in broad daylight in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, on March 19
A man in his 70s was reportedly sexually assaulted and robbed in broad daylight in a UK town last month as police are linking it to another incident, according to a recent police appeal.
Thames Valley Police are calling for witnesses following an incident they claim occurred in Aylesbury on 19 March. The man was on a footpath between Jackson Road and Aston Close on the Jackson Road side at around 12.40pm when he was approached by a woman, the force stated.
The woman allegedly struck up a conversation with the victim before touching him inappropriately over his clothes and offering sexual services.
The suspect then snatched a gold Cuban Link chain that the victim was wearing around his neck before fleeing down Jackson Road past Aston Close towards Autumn Close, away from the A41, according to the police appeal. The man was not harmed.
The suspect is described by police as a woman, appearing Malaysian or Thai with an accent. The force added that the suspect has been described as being in her early to mid-30s and standing between 5ft and 5ft 2ins tall.
Thames Valley Police further detailed: “She had her hair tied up and was wearing a black baseball cap, light grey jogging suit with possibly a zip down the front. She may also have had a dark-coloured stripe down the side of her trousers.”
This incident is currently being treated as connected to a similar event which took place last week, police said, reports the Express.
On 8 April, another man in his 70s was allegedly sexually assaulted by a woman who also stole his Rolex watch.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Mandy Cutler said: “This incident has occurred in the middle of the afternoon in Aylesbury and has very similar circumstances to a similar incident which occurred last week on 8 April. At this stage, I am treating these incidents as linked to each other.
“I am also keeping an open mind as to whether these two incidents are linked to a wider issue of similar such incidents occurring elsewhere in the country.
“We are liaising with partner forces to ascertain whether there are any discernible links to these offences.
“I am appealing to anybody who was in the area of Jackson Road on 19 March this year and believe that they witnessed this incident to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police. You can do so by reporting online or by calling us on 101, quoting reference 43260136355.
“Digital evidence, such as dash-cam, CCTV, ring doorbell or mobile phone footage can also be uploaded to our dedicated portal for this investigation.
“Both victims in these two cases are being supported and we are determined to bring to justice those who are responsible for these two incidents.
“I appreciate that incidents such as these will cause concern in the local community, but we are thoroughly investigating and making enquiries, including house to house enquiries as we seek to identify and prosecute those responsible.
“I would urge anybody who has any information or concerns to please get in touch with us. You will be listened to and supported, and any information, no matter how significant this may seem, may be crucial in assisting this investigation.”
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