Motorists driving in the Wallaroo area last Wednesday may have witnessed a crime taking place.
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Detectives attached to The Hume Local Area Command are calling for drivers to come forward following an alleged sexual assault near the NSW/ACT border.
Between 2.30pm and 3.30pm on Wednesday, September 16, a 22-year-old man is alleged to have sexually assaulted a 24-year-old woman while stopped in a white Holden Colorado utility on Gooromon Ponds Road.
Police will allege the man then drove the woman to Wallaroo Road, shortly before the Barton Highway, where he stopped and further assaulted her. The man and the woman are known to each other.
During this time, it's believed a small black car bearing red 'P' plates drove past the Holden slowly.
A short time later, a dark green sedan also drove past the Holden.
The woman attempted to gain the attention of both drivers; however was unable to. The man then drove from the scene.
Following inquiries, a 22-year-old man was arrested in the ACT two days later and extradited to NSW.
He has been charged with one count of aggravated sexual assault and one count of detaining a person for advantage.
He will appear at Goulburn Local Court on Friday, September 25.
Police are continuing their investigations into the incident and are appealing for information.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers or Yass Police Station on 6226 9399.
Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page.
Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Police remind people they should not report crime information via their Facebook and Twitter pages.
