The Richmond RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in locating a man suspected of being involved in an alleged sexual assault on Monday night (Juy 20).
According to police, the woman was walking in the area of No. 3 and Bennett roads just before 11:30 p.m. when a man grabbed her from behind.
The victim fought off the attacker, but she was thrown to the ground and managed to run away. Her screams were heard by some passersby in the area who came to her help.
Police search dogs were called in to try and find the suspect, but he remains at large.
To help with the investigation, the Richmond RCMP have released a sketch of the suspect who is described as Caucasian, six-foot two-inches tall, and around 40-years-old with a stocky build.
He has short greyish hair with a receding hairline, is clean shaven with a round long face, and possibly has blue eyes.
The suspect walked with a “penguin-like” gate, and wore a black t-shirt and pants.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212, quoting file number 2015-23006.
