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On a seemingly ordinary afternoon, 23-year-old Ruby Fraser was out for a run along the walking track near William Jolly Bridge by the Brisbane River. Little did she know that her routine jog on Tuesday would be interrupted by an unsettling encounter.
As Fraser paced along, she suddenly felt a jarring pull on her headphones. Police reports indicate that two men on e-scooters made an attempt to snatch the headphones right off her, before resorting to spitting at her and hurling verbal abuse. This unsettling incident occurred near Lang Parade in Auchenflower.
The perpetrators hurriedly fled the location, leaving Fraser in a state of shock. Although physically unharmed, the emotional impact has been profound for the young woman. In an interview with Today, Fraser expressed her distress, sharing, “I’m pretty shattered, feeling pretty defeated the last few days. It’s been a tough few days.”
Her sense of security has been deeply shaken, leaving her apprehensive about venturing out for runs, a pastime that once brought her joy and peace.
“I’m pretty shattered, feeling pretty defeated the last few days. It’s beem a tough few days,” Fraser said.
“Then they came up within a metre of me, verbally abusing me, projectile spitting on me, giving me the middle finger and saying some pretty hurtful things.
“The thought of going on that run alone again anytime soon just brings me major anxiety.”
Fraser was able to quickly move to safety by hiding out at a nearby apartment complex.
She called the police and officers began a search for the two young offenders, but were unable to find them.
“I was luckily able to escape up a ramp up the main road and get away from them,” Fraser added.
“It was lucky I was there, because there’s kilometres [on that track] with no escape.”
The two offenders are described as being in their mid to late teens.
The first is described as having a fair complexion with a slim build, around 160 centimetres tall, and wearing a red hoodie and black pants.
The second is also described as having a fair complexion, a proportionate build, approximately 180 centimetres tall and was last seen wearing a black windbreaker jacket and black pants.
An investigation into the incident remains ongoing and police have urged anyone with information to come forward.
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