Quick-thinking 15-year-old girl takes a picture of stranger who masturbated on tram in Melbourne

Published on: July 21, 2020

Police hunt for vile tram attacker after quick-thinking 15-year-old girl takes a picture of stranger who masturbated while staring at her in Melbourne

By Kelsey Wilkie For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 05:40 BST, 21 July 2020 | Updated: 05:40 BST, 21 July 2020

A desperate search is underway for a middle-aged man who was caught touching himself on a tram in Melbourne.

The vile incident happened on the Hawthorn Road tram at about 3.20pm on June 24.

A 15-year-old girl was seated on the tram when she turned around and saw the man staring at her and masturbating.

Investigators have released an image of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries

Investigators have released an image of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries

The quick-thinking teen took a photo of the man before he got off at Sycamore Street.

Investigators have released an image of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.

The man is described as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, aged in his 50s with grey hair and a grey beard.

Anyone who recognises the man or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

The vile incident happened on the Hawthorn Road tram at about 3.20pm on June 24 (Melbourne tram, pictured)

The vile incident happened on the Hawthorn Road tram at about 3.20pm on June 24 (Melbourne tram, pictured)