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Workers in cherry picker help police catch man accused of lewd acts in Goulburn
February 18, 2026 at 05:22 AM
By ABC News Australia
Workers in cherry picker help police catch man accused of lewd acts in GoulburnTBy Tahlia RoyTopic:Crime5m ago5 minutes agoWed 18 Feb 2026 at 5:22amPolice say lineworkers in a cherry picker gave them useful information as they were pursuing a man on foot. (Supplied: Canva)abc.net.au/news/cherry-picker-workers-help-goulburn-police-get-man-over-sex-acts/106359652Link copiedShareShare articleWARNING: This story mentions allegations of inappropriate sexual acts.Police in Goulburn in southern NSW were called to a medical centre yesterday morning after a receptionist raised the alarm about a man's behaviour.Officers said a man at the Fenwick Crescent business was observed making sexual comments while repeatedly touching himself in a lewd way.Sexual assault support lines:1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732Men's Referral Service: 1300 766 491Lifeline (24-hour crisis line): 131 114Victims of Crime Helpline: 1800 819 817Full Stop Australia: 1800 385 578Police said the man fled on foot when they arrived.He was next seen outside a nearby childcare centre and it was there that he was accused of performing a lewd act towards a staff member.He was again pursued by police with the foot chase covering private backyards.That was when bystanders working in a cherry picker on Lagoon Street helped police by sharing the man's whereabouts.The aerial intelligence from the lineworkers helped police close in on their target.Officers eventually arrested a 37-year-old man before charging him with stalking, intimidation and carrying out a sexual act.He was also charged with unlawfully entering properties with an intent to commit offences.Posted 5m ago5 minutes agoWed 18 Feb 2026 at 5:22amShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Top StoriesAustralian linked to ISIS blocked from returning homeLIVE
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