The victim had been out with friends in the vicinity of Leidseplein. Around 03:30 AM she left and rode home alone on her bike towards Abcoude. She must have passed through Holterbergweg on her way home and was attacked there. Officers found her shortly after 04:00 AM.

Description of the victim and bicycle

Did you possibly see the 17-year-old victim on her way home? The investigation team would like to get in touch with you. At this moment, no further information can be shared about the precise route of the victim. To guide people in checking if they might know more, the police shares a description of the girl and her bicycle.

Victim
- 17-year-old girl;
- Light skin tone;
- Medium length, blonde hair;
- Wore a light gray hoodie, light gray pants, and black Adidas sneakers;
- Had a red handbag attached to the handlebars of her bicycle.

Bicycle
- Electric mens bike;
- Brand Cowboy;
- Light gray frame.

Suspect

The investigation team assumes that there is one perpetrator in this case and is considering that this person may also have had a bicycle. Did you see anyone acting suspiciously on the aforementioned route or in the vicinity of Holterbergweg around the time the victim was found (04:00 AM) or during the night in general? If so, you are urgently requested to contact the police.

Call for witnesses

All information about this case is welcome at the police, and the investigation team would like to get in touch with anyone who may have a useful tip. Think of all road users who drove over Holterbergweg around the time of the crime.

Sharing information

Have you seen the victim but have not yet reported this to the police? Or do you have camera footage where she might be visible? Do you know more about a possible suspect or were you on Holterbergweg around 04:00 AM? Please contact the police via the free tip line 0800-6070 or share your tip/footage via the tip form below. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 0800-7000. You can also reach out to the National Intelligence Team. TNI is the only department within the police that can shield your data, ensuring that your information does not end up in the case file. This way, you can safely and confidentially provide your information to them via 088 - 6617734.