Dutch police launch manhunt after woman dragged into bushes and raped

The perpetrator is still at large

Dutch police are urgently searching for witnesses or any information on the suspect of a brutal rape in Beinsdorp, a small village in the municipality of Haarlemmermeer.

The attack happened at around 6:15 PM Wednesday, when an unknown man approached the victim as she was walking down Het Langepad in Beinsdorp.

The man allegedly dragged the victim into some nearby bushes and raped her. After the suspect left, the woman was able to contact the police.

Although the police immediately launched an investigation aided by a police dog and a helicopter, the suspect wasn’t found.

Have you seen this man?

According to the police bulletin, the suspect is described as a man with a light skin tone, a long, narrow head, and black hair. He reportedly speaks Dutch with a distinct foreign accent.

At the time of the assault, he was wearing black pants and a black bomber-style jacket.

Authorities are making an urgent appeal for anyone with information or camera footage from the area to contact them immediately.

You can either submit tips and evidence by filling out this police form, making an anonymous report on Meld Misdaad Anoniem, or calling the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 0800-6070.

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Liana Risseeuw 🇱🇰
Liana Risseeuw 🇱🇰
Liana juggles her role as an Editor with wrapping up a degree in cognitive linguistics and assisting with DutchReview's affiliate portfolio. Since arriving in the Netherlands for her studies in 2018, she's thrilled to have the 'write' opportunity to help other internationals feel more at home here — whether that's by penning an article on the best SIMs to buy in NL, the latest banking features, or important things to know about Dutch health insurance.

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