Public pervert probe

Police wish to speak to this man about the incident, which occurred at Westfield Knox Shopping Centre. 149735 Picture: VICTORIA POLICE

POLICE are searching for information, after a middle-aged man was seen walking through Westfield Knox shopping centre, allegedly fondling himself and rubbing up against girls.
On Tuesday, 2 February, the man, believed to be between 40 and 50 years old, allegedly walked through the shopping centre, where people observed him rubbing himself through his clothing.
A Victoria Police spokesperson said the man approached multiple girls and rubbed up against them.
He is described as Caucasian, and was wearing a polo shirt and shorts – he was not wearing shoes at the time of the incidents.
Knox Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Unit Investigation Team (SOCIT) is investigating, and police have released a photo of a man they wish to speak to about the incidents.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to submit a confidential report to www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.