Police look to the public as an assault investigations continues

Houston

2022-11-03 10:12 PDT

File # 2022-2542

On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 3:35 pm, Houston RCMP received a report of an assault that had just occurred.

A youth had been walking in the 3300 Block of 11th Street when a man had grabbed her arm and made uncomfortable comments about her. She was able to break free and thankfully, she was not injured. The victim ran to a safe place for help where police were called.

The suspect has been described as a man, wearing a black hoodie, dark sweatpants, approximately 5’10 and thin. Police immediately began looking for the suspect. and have asked residents and business to check any video surveillance they may have. To date police have been unable to identify a possible suspect.

This is a troubling incident and we hope the public can offer assistance in our efforts to identify the suspect, said Cpl Ryan Fillmore, Acting Detachment Commander, Houston RCMP.

If you have any information about this contact the Houston RCMP at (250) 845-2204.

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Email: madonna.saunderson@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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