A police strike force has been set up to catch a sexual predator at Narrabeen Lagoon after further incidents.
A further three women have come forward, claiming to have been sexually touched by a male on an e-bike following reports last week of a sexual predator targeting females on the walking trail around Narrabeen Lagoon.
The first report emerged via social media last Thursday (08 October 2026), with a woman stating she had been touched inappropriately by a male on an e-bike around 4.00pm the previous day (Wednesday, 07 October 2026).
“I was walking alone on the southern side of Narrabeen Lagoon, heading east near Jamieson Park, when a man wearing a bright yellow top, riding a black e-bike with a brown seat came up behind me and touched my bum as he rode past,” said the woman.
A second incident was reported to have occurred around 3.15pm the following day (Thursday, 08 October 2026) on the trail, with another occurring around 5.30pm near Bilarong Reserve, reportedly leaving the woman in emotional distress.
NSW Police issued a public appeal for information and have received three further reports from women who have allegedly been sexually touched by a male riding an e-bike. The new reports, detailed in the NSW Police statement below, indicate the pervert may have been active a week earlier than initially thought.
The description of the male varies slightly between accounts from the alleged victims, leading police to consider whether the alleged perpetrator is the same person, or there is more than one person involved.
In each instance, the male is reported on an e-bike and rides away from the shocked victim, giving them little time to react.
A NSW Police spokesperson confirmed that a strike force has been established by Northern Beaches Police Area Command with assistance from the State Crime Command’s Sex Crimes Squad.
“Following an appeal for information, about 2.00pm Monday, 12 October 2026, officers received a report that a woman had been approached by an unknown man at Narrabeen Lagoon, near South Creek Road, Wheeler Heights, about 4.30pm Thursday, 01 October 2026.
“The man allegedly sexually touched the woman before riding away on an e-bike. The man is described as being aged in his 20s, of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm tall, of medium build, with dark brown hair and was seen wearing long black pants and a blue shirt.
“On Monday, 12 October 2026, police received a report that between 5.00pm and 5.30pm that day, two women walking along Narrabeen Lagoon near Bilarong Reserve had been sexually touched by a person riding an e-bike.
“The person is described to be a teenage boy, between 16–18 years of age, of Caucasian appearance, and about 175cm tall. He was wearing a bright yellow top with green on the sides, long black pants and a round black helmet.
“Strike Force Mexvo has since been established to investigate these incidents with the assistance of State Crime Command’s Sex Crimes Squad.
“Strike force officers are investigating whether the incidents are linked. Anyone with information, mobile phone, dashcam footage, or who may have witnessed any of the incidents is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000,” said the NSW Police spokesperson.
The lack of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras near the lagoon walking trail has hampered the ability to confirm whether there is more than one perpetrator.
Until the alleged perpetrator is caught, or the incidents cease, the Northern Beaches Advocate is recommending a ‘community CCTV system’. Anyone on the Narrabeen Lagoon Trail who sees a lone male e-bike rider approaching can use their phone to record them as they pass.
This does not suggest all e-bike riders should be treated as suspects, but if further reports are made, footage from the trail may assist police to determine the identity of a person of interest.
Images: Northern Beaches Advocate (file)
NSW Police are seeking public assistance in relation to this matter. If you have any information that may assist them with their inquiries, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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