Police have released more CCTV footage of a man alleged to have attacked a woman who was on an early morning jog in Auckland.
CCTV footage of a man sought over the early morning attack of a woman in St Mary's Bay in Auckland. Photo: NZ Police
The woman was running beside the Northern Motorway in St Mary's Bay about 5am on Friday morning when a man grabbed her and dragged her into some bushes, where he choked and sexually assaulted her.
A passing cyclist intervened and chased the offender away, who has yet to be located.
Police have released a video of the area where the attack took place and showing footage of the alleged offender.
Watch the video here:
Detective Senior Sergeant Glenn Baldwin said the offender had short black hair, was 175-180cm tall, with dark skin.
He was wearing a dark hoody with writing as well as a cap, and is estimated to be aged between 18 and 38.
Mr Baldwin said the offender was on Beaumont Street opposite Victoria Park before the attack and afterwards jumped over a fence heading towards Swift Ave and Hackett Street.
"We are continuing to interview witnesses and persons of interest but unfortunately have not yet identified the person responsible for this repugnant attack.
"It is possible that he works in the area … or was transiting through the area before or after work, or he could have just been in the area after a night out," he said.
Mr Baldwin said the woman who was attacked and the cyclist who intervened were traumatised by the incident and were being supported by police.
Anyone with information about the offender, as well as residents in the area who have CCTV cameras, is encouraged to contact police.
