Dangerous sex offender feared to be stalking female doctors in Victoria
There are growing fears that one of Victoria’s worst sex offenders is stalking multiple female doctors after the convicted rapist alleged sneaked away from his supervised facility.
After evading authorities at the Corella Place sex offender facility near Ararat - dubbed the Village of the Damned - the 40-year-old man has reportedly travelled to Melbourne demanding to see only female doctors at several practices.
Police and the Australian Medical Association said he has lied about his record to attend one-on-one private consultations with female GPs.
Orders prevent authorities from being able to reveal the man’s identity, meaning the AMA cannot reveal his identity to doctors so they can stop future bookings.
AMA Victoria president Lorraine Baker said despite his criminal history, police are “limited in their powers”.
“This is a serious issue. Female GPs are being exposed to dangerous and unacceptable situations in their workplaces. GP clinics are hives of activity with doctors, nurses, support staff and patients, including children and teenagers,” Dr Baker told the Herald Sun.
“We recognise that the Victorian government is committed to stopping hospital violence and improving patient safety — but there appears to be limited help for GPs in regard to safety and support, as most general practices cannot afford full-time security personnel.”
While doctors who have treated the criminal wouldn't elaborate on his actions, his behaviour raised alarm bells after several visits to medical practices in August.
Over the past two weeks, clinics have been informed by police that the same patient is planning on travelling to Melbourne with the intent of seeing female GPs.
It’s understood the offender, who has an intellectual disability, was convicted of two counts of rape and has breached intervention orders in the past.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page, while doctors in need of support can contact the AMA Victoria’s Peer Support Service on 1300 853 338.
