Man wanted for sex assault

Police are on the lookout for a man suspected of committing a sexual assault.

RCMP received a report of a woman being attacked from behind shortly before midnight on Fri., Feb. 21 as she was walking her dog in the area of 11th Avenue and Winnipeg Street.

The assailant then fled in a vehicle, according to the allegation.

The suspect is described as Caucasian,183 to 195 cm (6’0” to 6’5”) tall and weighing about 91 kg (200 lbs), with broad shoulders and muscular upper body, a skull tattoo on the back of his right hand and wearing a tight-fitted black hooded sweatshirt, jeans and heavy work boots.

The vehicle is described as a black or dark-coloured four-door sedan with a roof rack with bike attachments, LED headlights, white or silver rims, dual exhaust and Alberta licence plate.

“All efforts to identify the suspect have been negative so far. Investigators are now asking the public’s help,” RCMP said.

Anyone with exterior cameras in the area of 11th Avenue and Winnipeg Street or anyone that may have witnessed something during this time are asked to contact investigators at 250-561-3300.

Police are also asking people to take precautions when out at night, including being aware of their surroundings, refraining from going out alone, advising others of where they are going and when they will return and immediately report all suspicious persons and incidents to local police - the incident was not reported to police until Mon., Feb. 24.

Information can also be provided to police through Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 or online at www.pgcrimestoppers.bc.ca (English only).