A 31-year-old man has been arrested after attempting to abduct two women near Athllon Drive in Mawson on Saturday 22 June.

About 2:45pm, a woman was walking her dog northbound on the path adjacent to Athllon Drive, Mawson when a man attempted to grab her before walking away.

Following the interaction, the man continued walking southbound, however turned and began to follow the woman a short time later.

About 3:10pm on the same day, a woman was running southbound on the greenbelt adjacent to Athllon Drive, Mawson.

As she ran past a man walking in the opposite direction, the man grabbed her and attempted to pick her up and carry her away.

Following a short scuffle, the man dropped the woman and fled the scene on foot.

Anyone with any further information about these incidents is urged to Contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.