Rotterdam police arrest suspect in serial sexual assaults on female runners
A 25-year-old Rotterdam man has been arrested for sexually assaulting female runners, with police suspecting more victims. Authorities urge witnesses and potential victims to come forward as the investigation continues, highlighting safety concerns in public spaces.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Suspect Age | 25 years old |
| Location of Assaults | Near Kralingse Bos and Feijenoord district (Rotterdam-Zuid) |
| Date of Latest Assault | March 7, 2026 |
| Arrest Date | March 18, 2026 |
| Previous Arrest | December 2025 (three assaults in Rotterdam-Zuid) |
| Suspect Description | Dark skin, rides a bicycle with a colored front wheel, wears sunglasses |
| Victim Profile | Female runners |
| Police Appeal | Urging witnesses and potential victims to report |
The Rotterdam police are responsible for maintaining public safety and investigating criminal offenses within the city. In this case, they are leading the investigation into serial sexual assaults, working with the Public Prosecution Service to ensure justice for victims and prevent further incidents.
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25-year-old man arrested for sexual assault
The police arrested a 25-year-old Rotterdam man on Wednesday, March 18, on suspicion of sexual assault that took place near Kralingse Bos in Rotterdam. A female runner was sexually assaulted on Saturday, March 7, on Prinses Beatrixlaan. The police suspect there may be more victims of the suspect, partly because he was previously arrested on similar charges. The police are conducting an investigation and are urging witnesses and possibly other victims to come forward.
The suspect was arrested in December 2025 on suspicion of sexually assaulting three different female runners in Rotterdam-Zuid. He was then taken into custody and brought before the investigating judge. He was remanded in custody but was released under conditions while awaiting trial.
The man was re-arrested last Wednesday, March 18, on suspicion of an assault that took place on March 7. Again, the victim was a female runner. On Friday, the investigating judge lifted the suspension of the pre-trial detention, meaning the suspect is back in custody. This means the suspect must appear before the examining magistrate within fourteen days.
Other victims
Given that the suspect was previously arrested for multiple assaults, the Public Prosecution Service and the police suspect there may be more victims who have not yet filed a report or made a statement. The police are therefore urging these victims to come forward. This can be done via the options below.
Description
The suspect has dark skin and travels on a bicycle with a colored front wheel. During the incident on March 7 and at the time of his arrest on March 18, he was wearing sunglasses and had a courier bag on his back. The assaults known to the police took place in the vicinity of Kralingse Bos and in the Feijenoord district in Rotterdam-Zuid.