A manhunt is underway for an aboriginal rapist after a woman in her 80s was sexually assaulted inside her home near Darwin.
Northern Territory Police released the suspect’s description on Friday in a new call for information about the attack at the residence in Woodroffe, Palmerston.
Police said the unknown male offender entered the home through the front door at about 8.50pm on Wednesday, sexually assaulted the woman and fled the scene.
“Detectives from the Sex Crimes Unit have been investigating and believe the offender is adult male of Aboriginal appearance with a tall, slim build. He is described as having wavy hair and was wearing a light top, dark shorts and thongs,” police said in a statement.
Northern Territory Attorney-General Marie-Claire Boothby said on Friday morning she was “absolutely disgusted” by the incident.
“We need this person to be apprehended and dealt with because this kind of behaviour is not acceptable by our government,” she said.
Header image: A NT Police Force vehicle (NTPF).
