NSW Police Release CCTV Footage To Locate Man Involved In Oxford St Sexual Touching Incident

Police have released CCTV images and are appealing for public assistance to locate a man who may be able to “assist with their inquiries” into a sexual touching incident in a Darlinghurst bar earlier this year.

According to NSW Police, at around 8:30pm on Sunday 1 March 2026, officers attached to the Surry Hills Police Area Command responded to reports of a sexual touching incident at an undisclosed licensed premises on Oxford Street.

Officers were informed that a then 29-year-old man was sexually touched by an unknown man after the latter directed a number of inappropriate sexual comments towards him.

Now, police have released CCTV footage of a man who they believe may have information concerning the incident. 

The man is described as being of Asian appearance; approximately 30-years-old and 170cm tall; and having a thin build with short brown hair. In the released CCTV images, he can be seen wearing a white tank top, light-coloured shorts, and white New Balance sneakers.

Make A Report To NSW Police Via Crime Stoppers

As NSW Police continue their investigation, anyone with any information and/or mobile phone footage relating to the incident is urged to contact Surry Hills Police Station or Crime Stoppers.

According to NSW Police, individuals reporting to NSW Crime Stoppers will remain anonymous and will remain unknown to/untraced by the NSW Police and/or any other law enforcement agency unless it is deemed in the public interest, such as for the purpose of preventing or detecting a ‘serious crime.’  

You are not alone. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual or family violence and needs support, you can contact:

• 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
• Lifeline: 13 11 14
• LGBTQ+ Rainbow Sexual, Domestic & Family Violence Service Help Line: 1800 385 578
• NSW Mental Health Access Line: 1800 011 511
• Alan Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
• Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
• Mensline 1300789978
• Alcohol and Drug Information Service: 1800 250 015
• QLife (3pm to midnight): 1800 184 527
• 13YARN (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander line) – 13 92 76