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Allegations of Sexual
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Timaru police are still hunting
for two men who abducted a woman at knife point outside a pub and then took
her to Caroline Bay and raped her. The woman, aged in her early 30s,
told police she was forced into a car at the Richard Pearse Tavern some time
between 10.30pm and 11.20pm on Monday night. She was driven to the Bay where
the rape took place. The victim had been outside the
tavern smoking by herself at the time of the incident. Detective Sergeant Marion Neill
said police were yesterday following up leads that had emerged after members
of the public had come forward with "helpful" information. "We have had some very
helpful information. Some have phoned with people that they know who fit the
description and we have been able to eliminate some of them from our
investigation," she said. Police are seeking two Maori males
in connection with the abduction and rape. One man had a star tattoo by his
left eye. He was described as athletic and was wearing a dark jersey and
baggy pants. He had a No 2 haircut. The other offender was wearing a
dark t-shirt, baggy pants and a cap. He had short, dark hair. Both men were
between 172cm and 175cm in height. The attackers were driving an old,
square-shaped silver stationwagon with bench seats. Ms Neill would not be drawn on
whether police expected to make an arrest in the next few days. "I would not like to put a
time frame on when it will be resolved." |
