Police call on the public after assault of young woman
Police are calling for the public to help them in the investigation of a roadside robbery that resulted in the assault of a young woman.
The 20-year-old was reportedly travelling through remote Western Australia with her dogs on Friday when she noticed she was being followed by another car, per a Nine News story which has since been deleted.
According to a statement from WA Police, she was “approached by a man who had been driving behind her in what is believed to be a silver Holden Colorado or similar” between 5pm and 7.30pm.
After the man allegedly asked for her phone number and she refused,
She reported that she was physically assaulted and that some property was stolen.
Although some outlets have reported that the woman suffered severe injuries, including a fractured eye socket, jaw, ribs and pelvis, WA Police confirmed via social media that no serious injuries have been reported.
Western Australia Police have said they need footage or a description of the person involved before they can release a description. Image: Western Australian Police Force (Facebook)
When asked by concerned citizens why a description of the culprit wasn’t included, WA Police said footage or confirmed descriptions would be needed first.
“Once we have a confirmed description of the man involved, or CCTV of the man or his vehicle we will release it,” WA Police wrote.
“For now, the vehicle description will provide us with the best lines of investigation to pursue.”
Authorities have asked to speak with a truck driver who is believed to have found and assisted her in the early hours on Saturday morning.
Nine News reported that the woman then drove herself 400 kilometres away to Jurien Bay Hospital, where she was treated for her injuries.
WA Police said she reported the incident at Jurien Bay Police Station at around 7pm on Saturday.
They have asked for anyone who saw or who has dashcam footage of a silver Holden Colorado ute with a black bulbar and alloy tray driving on the North West Coastal Highway between 3pm and 9pm on Friday to come forward.
Anyone with vision of the car park 5 kilometres south of Billabong Roadhouse between 5pm and 7.30pm has also been urged to contact investigators through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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