Suspect sought after woman assaulted in Victoria-area park: RCMP
Mounties on Vancouver Island are searching for a suspect after a woman was reportedly assaulted on a trail in a regional park.
A statement from the West Shore RCMP says the woman was approached by a man who appeared from the bushes in Thetis Lake Regional Park in View Royal at around 9 a.m. on Aug. 12.
'During this interaction, the male grabbed the woman,' according to the statement released Thursday. 'The woman did not sustain any physical injuries and was able to get away safely.'
Investigators described the suspect as a white man between the ages of 50 and 60 years old. He stands approximately 6'2' tall with short and curly grey-blond hair and a slim build.
At the time of the assault the suspect was wearing a green T-shirt, khaki pants, dark boots and dark socks, police said.
'The safety of community members at our parks is a priority,' said Cpl. Chris Joy with the West Shore RCMP's bike patrol unit.
'Although incidents like this are rare, they are concerning, and we ask that the public report suspicious activity right away so police can promptly respond.'
Police are asking anyone with information about the suspect to contact investigators at 250-474-2264 or report tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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