A woman reported being assaulted by a teenager wearing a Spider-Man costume while walking her dog in Eatons Hill.
Police are now looking into it and pushing residents to provide any information.
Details of What Happened
Around 10:30 am on 4 January 2025, the incident occurred at a park, close to the IGA supermarket on Eatons Crossing Road. The victim, a 44-year-old woman said she felt someone behind her while strolling her dog. Turning, she saw a teenager in a Spider-Man hood swiftly hiding behind a tree.
She continued walking for about 100 metres when the teen rode up to her on a black BMX bike, grabbed her forcefully from behind, put his arm around her neck, and then aggressively grabbed her breasts before fleeing.
The attack has left the 44-year-old woman feeling deeply violated. She shared that she lives in Eatons Hill and regularly walks the route she took that day. Despite having travelled extensively, this was the first time she had experienced such an assault.
The incident has made her reflect on how vulnerable she felt at the moment, especially considering how quickly the attack unfolded. She also admitted that she was lucky the assailant lacked a weapon since the circumstances might have been considerably worse.
The woman described the suspect as being in his late teens, with a solid build, wearing beige shorts, and a Spider-Man hood.
She contacted Queensland Police Service (QPS) immediately after the incident. Officers arrived at the scene, gathered her statement, and collected a DNA sample from her clothing for further analysis.
Next Steps in the Investigation
Shortly after the attack, the woman’s partner posted information about the incident on social media advocating the community to remain alert and sharing specifics of the attack. The post reiterated the suspect’s description: a teenage BMX bike rider sporting beige shorts, a Spider-Man mask.
According to QPS, investigation is still under progress. They are going over any accessible CCTV footage from surrounding businesses and homes, and while they do so, they’re asking anyone in the Eatons Crossing Road area around 10:20–10:30 a.m. of 4 January 2025 or anyone who may have a dashcam or CCTV footage to report anything suspicious. For specifics, call Albany Creek Police Station at (07) 3264 0599 or Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.
Published 7-Jan-2025
