Ruby Fraser, 23, was on an afternoon run at a walking track at William Jolly Bridge, near the Brisbane River, on Tuesday when she suddenly felt a tug on her headphones.
Two male e-scooter riders attempted to steal Fraser’s headphones, before spitting at her and verbally assaulting her near Lang Parade in Auchenflower, police said.
Ruby Fraser attacked in Brisbane by e-scooter riders (Nine)
They both fled the scene shortly after.
While Fraser was not physically harmed in the incident, the young woman told Today she is “shocked and shattered” and is now afraid to go out running.
“I’m pretty shattered, feeling pretty defeated the last few days. It’s beem a tough few days,” Fraser said.
“Then they came up within a metre of me, verbally abusing me, projectile spitting on me, giving me the middle finger and saying some pretty hurtful things.
“The thought of going on that run alone again anytime soon just brings me major anxiety.”
Fraser was able to quickly move to safety by hiding out at a nearby apartment complex.
Ruby Fraser attacked in Brisbane by e-scooter riders (Nine)
She called the police and officers began a search for the two young offenders, but were unable to find them.
“I was luckily able to escape up a ramp up the main road and get away from them,” Fraser added.
“It was lucky I was there, because there’s kilometres [on that track] with no escape.”
The two offenders are described as being in their mid to late teens.
The first is described as having a fair complexion with a slim build, around 160 centimetres tall, and wearing a red hoodie and black pants.
The second is also described as having a fair complexion, a proportionate build, approximately 180 centimetres tall and was last seen wearing a black windbreaker jacket and black pants.
An investigation into the incident remains ongoing and police have urged anyone with information to come forward.
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