Shah Alam police chief Iqbal Ibrahim said the 25-year-old suspect is being tracked down for alleged assault of the four victims in separate incidents in Section 27 and Section 28 here since April.

He said investigations revealed the suspect would approach victims by asking them to pick up items or assist him with booking an e-hailing ride. He would then hug them from behind and choke them if they resisted.

“When the victims were distracted, he would punch and drag them to a location where he allegedly attempted to commit sodomy. The suspect also reportedly followed the victims while looking for an opportunity to strike,” Iqbal said in a statement.

Yesterday, Iqbal said the suspect is believed to have fled to the northern states. His last known address was at the Taman Bunga Negara flats in Section 27, Shah Alam.