Richmond Mounties have asked the public for help after a man allegedly sexually assaulted a teenage girl on her school grounds in broad daylight.
The RCMP are also warning parents and students to be vigilant after the girl reported being groped and flashed at by a man, thought to be around 40 years old, inside the boundary of Palmer secondary on St. Alban’s Road near Blundell at around 7:40 a.m. on Tuesday.
Police say the girl in question is shaken up, but otherwise unharmed. She has been offered counselling. Her age and grade is not being released in a bid to protect her identity.
According to Richmond RCMP, the suspect fled the scene immediately after the incident.
He is described as: Caucasian, 40 or over, 5` 7” – 5` 8” tall, medium build, long dark beard with moustache, possibly red or brown in colour, bushy eyebrows and dark hair.
At the time of the alleged offence, he was wearing dark pants, a gray/dark hoodie, and a beanie-style toque. A light blue, older model, sedan may also be associated with the suspect. Police are hoping to release a forensic, composite sketch soon.
“We encourage parents and students to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police immediately,” said Cpl. Dave Edge, of the Richmond RCMP Youth Section.
“We are looking for any information you may have to assist us in our investigation.”
If you have any information on this crime, contact Const. Jason Pickering at 604-278-1212. To leave a tip on this crime, email [email protected] or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
