Surrey sex assault prompts public warning
Police say call attack an 'isolated incident'
CBC News
Posted: Jan 28, 2012 4:43 PM PT
Last Updated: Jan 28, 2012 4:42 PM PT
Mounties in Surrey, B.C., are warning residents to be vigilant after a 42-year-old woman was sexually assaulted Friday evening.
Police say the woman was leaving her place of work at Central City Mall, at 10153 King George Boulevard, at about 5:30 p.m. PT when she was grabbed behind by a man.
The male covered her mouth, pushed her into her car and sexually assaulted her.
The woman broke free and screamed, at which point the attacker ran away.
The male suspect is described as a Caucasian man in his mid to late 20s with an unshaven face. He is about five feet eight inches tall with an average build.
He was wearing blue jeans, running shoes and a green hoodie with a 'Canada' logo on the back.
Police say it was an isolated incident and the woman did not need medical attention.
Surrey Mounties are reminding members of the public to be vigilant of their surroundings and potential vulnerability when alone. Anyone with information is asked to call Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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