Police have released an image and are appealing for public assistance to identify a man following an alleged sexual act on a bus at Charlestown last month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
About 5.25pm on Thursday 1 February 2024, a man and three women boarded a bus at Pearson Street, Charlestown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While on the bus, it\u2019s alleged the man exposed himself and rubbed his genitals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The matter was reported to Police Transport Command Newcastle with officers commencing an investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite extensive inquiries by officers attached to the Proactive Crime Team North\/Central, investigators have been unable to identify the man, and are now appealing for public assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As inquiries continue, Police have released a CCTV image of a man who they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The man depicted is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 165cm tall, believed to be aged in his 50s, of slim build, with a shaved head, and was wearing a black t-shirt, yellow shorts, white sneakers and reading and sunglasses at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As inquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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