(Adelaide, february 2, 2026) – police are searching for a suspect following an alleged sexual assault of a teenage boy at a park in Adelaide’s south.
Authorities are seeking facts about a male suspect involved in an alleged assault that occurred Saturday evening at Flagstaff Hill.
- Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault that took place in a park toilet block.
- The alleged victim reported the incident after being approached by a male suspect.
- The suspect is described as being of Caucasian appearance, in his early to mid-teens, and approximately 165cm tall.
- Police are asking anyone wiht information to contact crime Stoppers.
The alleged incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Saturday at a park on Regano Road,Flagstaff Hill,according to police. The suspect, a male teenager, reportedly lured the victim into a toilet block under the pretense of helping him find a lost mobile phone. This initial interaction, though brief, led to a serious alleged crime.
Did you know?– South Australia Police’s Crime Stoppers number is 1800 333 000. Information can be provided anonymously, and all reports are treated with confidentiality.
Once inside the toilet block, the victim was sexually assaulted, police stated. The suspect is described as being of Caucasian appearance, approximately 165cm tall, with a medium build and brown hair. He was reportedly wearing a black T-shirt and shorts, and is believed to be in his early to mid-teens. The victim and suspect were not previously acquainted, adding to the disturbing nature of the alleged attack.
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Police have asked anyone with information, or who may have seen someone matching the description, to contact Crime Stoppers. The examination is ongoing, and authorities are actively pursuing leads to identify and apprehend the suspect. as of this report, the suspect remains at large, and the outcome of the investigation is pending.
Why it Matters
This alleged assault underscores the importance of public safety and vigilance in community spaces. The ongoing police investigation aims to identify and apprehend the suspect, ensuring the safety of residents and visitors to Adelaide’s parks.
“The suspect is described as being of caucasian appearance,about 165cm tall,medium build,aged in his early to mid teens with brown hair and was wearing a black T-shirt and shorts.” – Police statement
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