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Police yesterday issued this identikit picture of the rape suspect. POLICE have released the image of a man who raped a teenage girl at knifepoint in Norlane West on Wednesday night. And they say they're confident of catching him. The 15-year-old girl was on her way home alone from a netball game at Corio Leisuretime Centre when she was attacked from behind by a man armed with a knife about 7.30pm. Detective Acting Sergeant Eric Harbis, of the Sexual Crimes Squad, said it was believed the sexual assault occurred in open parkland behind the netball courts. "She heard footsteps behind her and then saw a man coming at her with a knife," Det-Sgt Harbis said. The man allegedly pushed her to the ground and held the knife to her throat. Det-Sgt Harbis would not reveal the type of knife, but he said the girl's ordeal lasted a few minutes. She then ran home and raised the alarm. The man also stole her mobile telephone, leading police to appeal for anybody who found a pink Motorola V3 Razor to contact them. Police were unable to say if there were any netballers at the courts when the attack occurred. The girl was taken to the Royal Children's Hospital Gatehouse Centre, a unit for sexual assault and rape victims, for treatment and counselling, but was back home in Geelong yesterday. "She's in the care of her parents and family friends," Det-Sgt Harbis said. "She is coping well at this stage and is strong. She has suffered a severe traumatic experience which will be with her for a very long time." The girl did not suffer any physical injuries. Police are still establishing which direction the man came from. He is described as aged 19 or 20 and about 173cms tall. He is of slim build with a thin face and strawberry-blond hair. A police dog squad searched the area on Wednesday night while detectives doorknocked nearby homes and conducted a line search at the scene yesterday. "We are working around the clock and will solve this matter," Det-Sgt Harbis said. "We are always confident." He said the incident was a reminder that people needed to be vigilant and cautious of their surroundings. Police will set up an information caravan at Bell Post Shopping Centre at 10am today in a bid to gain any more information about the rape. Anyone with information should telephone Crimestoppers. AAP (17-8-2007) Julie McNamara |
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