Ballarat detectives are investigating several lewd acts in front of people in Wendouree and Ballarat.
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Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Unit detectives say the incidents, all involving a grey or silver ute, involved a man driving driving alongside pedestrians slowly and on five occasions he "exposed himself and performed a sexual act in the presence of the victims", according to a Victoria Police spokesperson.
"On four of the occasions sexual acts were committed in the presence of children aged between 10 and 14," the spokesperson said.
The incidents were reported on:
- The vicinity of Norman Street and Daphne Street, Wendouree at 1pm on Wednesday, April 10
- The vicinity of Grevillia Road and Gillies Street, Wendouree at 2pm on Thursday, April 11
- The vicinity of Norman Street and Forest Street, Wendouree at 8am on Thursday, April 18
- The vicinity of Stawell Street and Eureka Street, Ballarat East at 9am on Monday, April 29
- The vicinity of Eureka Street and Kline Street, Ballarat East at 8.40am on Monday, May 6
- The vicinity of Gillies Street and Huntington Street, Wendouree at 1.50pm on Monday, May 6
Police believe the driver was a middle-aged Caucasian man.
Detectives hope anyone who recognises the ute, believed to be a Mazda BT-50 with a freestyle cab, steel tray, silver bull bar and dark-coloured wheels to come forward with information.
A number of schools have issued reminders to families to remain vigilant following the reported incidents.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
