By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
POLICE are asking the public around Lilydale to keep an eye out for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a 50-year-old woman in January this year.
The Lilydale woman was approached by the man on North Road on Wednesday 27 January while he was collecting hard rubbish.
After engaging in a conversation, the man then forced the woman into a grey 4WD and drove a short distance before sexually assaulting her.
The man was wearing dark overalls at the time of the assault and spoke in broken English with a European accent.
The offender is believed to be about 175cm tall, between 50 and 60 years of age, of Southern European appearance with olive complexion, dark and grey hair and a short beard.
Police have released a computer composite image of what they believe the man looks like.
Police are urging anyone who has seen anyone suspicious in the area to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
