Police investigate alleged kidnapping of woman by another woman in Warrnambool
Police in Warrnambool, Australia, are investigating an attempted kidnapping of a 33-year-old woman who was attacked while walking home. Authorities believe the female suspect was hired by an overseas acquaintance of the victim to carry out the abduction.
Why it matters
The incident highlights concerns regarding public safety and the unusual nature of internationally orchestrated domestic crimes.
Police have released these images as part of their investigation into the attempted kidnapping. ( Supplied: Victoria Police )
Authorities are investigating an attempted kidnapping in the south-west Victorian town of Warrnambool earlier this month.
The 33-year-old woman was walking home from work when she was attacked by a woman who tried to force her into a hire car.
Police are looking for a woman described as Caucasian, with blonde curly hair and wearing a black hoodie and pink pants.
Link copied Share Share article Police have released images of a woman they believe was tasked to kidnap another woman in the regional Victorian town of Warrnambool earlier this month.
Police say a 33-year-old woman was walking home from work on Willow Tree Lane on July 7 about 4:30pm when another woman grabbed her from behind.
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