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Updated July 15, 2026 — 4:29pm,first published 11:44am
Police are hunting a man after he allegedly tried to sexually assault a 67-year-old woman and a 39-year-old woman while they were walking their dogs in Kooyong on Tuesday.
Footage obtained by this masthead shows the man running from a pack of eight dogs on the banks of Gardiners Creek, after he attempted to grab the two women at around 11.30am.
Victoria Police confirmed they are investigating an alleged sexual assault in the area and have urged any witnesses to come forward.
They said detectives have been told the dogs chasing the man belonged to his intended victims.
Police said the man – whose identity remains unknown – jumped out of a bush and put his arms around one of the two women, before she managed to push him away.
The second woman also pushed him away when he subsequently came towards her.
“The victims’ dogs then chased the male into a nearby tunnel under the Monash Freeway,” officers said in a statement.
In the footage, a grey dog – one of the larger members of the pack – can be seen catching up to the man after a few dozen metres, appearing to make contact with his left leg.
A piece of the man’s clothing was torn off during the pursuit, according to police.
The man can be heard yelling something angry in response before taking off with large strides towards the freeway underpass.
Police said the man they were looking for was wearing a black tracksuit, white socks, slides, a grey hooded top and carrying a large bright blue backpack – the same items worn by the man shown in the video.
They have released a facial composite image of the man, who appears to be of African appearance.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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