Post by thales on Aug 9, 2007 7:45:51 GMT -1
One suspect for Cavan & Carlow assaults
Gardaí investigating 15 sexual assaults and attempted sexual assaults in counties Cavan and Carlow say they believe the same person may be responsible.
The attacks have occurred in the last two years, firstly in Co Cavan and more recently in Co Carlow.
The Crimestoppers group is offering a €10,000 cash reward for information that helps solve the crimes.
The man is believed to have committed 11 sexual assaults on women in Co Cavan between mid 2005 and January of this year, and then suspected of committing two sexual assaults and attempting two other attacks in Co Carlow.
Following an analysis by the ViCLAS computer system, which logs all sexual crimes committed in the country, gardaí now say they suspect the same individual is responsible for the attacks in both counties.
Speaking on RTÉ Radio's Morning Ireland, Detective Superintendent John McCann from the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation said gardaí had linked approximately 15 attacks.
He said the suspect had, on occasion, conned his way into the homes of victims by suggesting that he was a tradesman calling to carry out repair work on the premises, while other attacks took place when the victims were out walking.
On a number of occasions he has carried a knife to threaten his victims.
He is described as Irish, in his 20s, with black or brown hair, of slim build and possibly wearing a small gold ring in his left ear, and also a wedding band.
The freephone Crimestoppers number is 1800 250025.
Gardaí investigating 15 sexual assaults and attempted sexual assaults in counties Cavan and Carlow say they believe the same person may be responsible.
The attacks have occurred in the last two years, firstly in Co Cavan and more recently in Co Carlow.
The Crimestoppers group is offering a €10,000 cash reward for information that helps solve the crimes.
The man is believed to have committed 11 sexual assaults on women in Co Cavan between mid 2005 and January of this year, and then suspected of committing two sexual assaults and attempting two other attacks in Co Carlow.
Following an analysis by the ViCLAS computer system, which logs all sexual crimes committed in the country, gardaí now say they suspect the same individual is responsible for the attacks in both counties.
Speaking on RTÉ Radio's Morning Ireland, Detective Superintendent John McCann from the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation said gardaí had linked approximately 15 attacks.
He said the suspect had, on occasion, conned his way into the homes of victims by suggesting that he was a tradesman calling to carry out repair work on the premises, while other attacks took place when the victims were out walking.
On a number of occasions he has carried a knife to threaten his victims.
He is described as Irish, in his 20s, with black or brown hair, of slim build and possibly wearing a small gold ring in his left ear, and also a wedding band.
The freephone Crimestoppers number is 1800 250025.
