A quick-thinking Good Samaritan has intervened to stop the attempted abduction of a 14-year-old girl during a school excursion in Melbourne’s CBD.
The incident occurred at 10:30 am on November 15 in Hosier Lane.
The teenage girl, who was part of a school group exploring the area, was grabbed by an unknown man who attempted to drag her along the laneway.
A courageous bystander, promptly intervened and pretended to be a teacher, successfully aiding the girl to break free.
The man was accompanied by a woman who police also want to speak to.
Accompanied by a woman, the alleged offender left the area on foot through Flinders Lane and Russell Street.
He is described as having dark-coloured skin and a slim build.
He was wearing black sunglasses, dark-coloured long pants, a dark-coloured hoodie with a red hood, black shoes with white soles, and was carrying a black backpack and black bum bag.
The woman is perceived to be Asian in appearance, with a solid build and long black hair.
She was wearing a purple puffer jacket, beige/light pink t-shirt, blue jeans, white and fluoro orange shoes and a blue backpack.
Police have released photos of the pair as they wish to speak to them.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or with any other information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
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