The Vile Parle police on Saturday arrested a man who fled after molesting a 54-year-woman who had gone for a morning walk last week. The accused has been identified as Bilal Zakir Sheikh, 34. He was produced in court on Sunday.

According to the police, the complainant is a housewife who lives in Vile Parle. Last week she went for a morning walk near the Vile Parle station. The police said Sheikh, who was on a motorcycle, approached her from behind and sped away after touching her inappropriately. As it was a little dark, she did not see the number of Sheikh’s motorcycle, but after walking for  some distance, she saw him again. Sheikh sped away again.