A woman was the victim of a sexual assault on July 31 in Courtenay, and RCMP are hoping witnesses will come forward to speak with investigators.
Around 10:15 p.m., the woman was walking in the 1300-block of Cliffe Avenue when she passed a man sitting on some stairs.
After she passed by, the man got up, grabbed her from behind, touched her inappropriately and attempted to drag her into bushes.
The suspect is described as a middle aged man with a pot belly and some scruff on his face. He was wearing a black hat and khaki shorts that had pockets.
“We are seeking assistance from the public to locate witnesses who may have observed someone matching the description of the suspect, before or after the assault,” said Const. Monika Terragni, media relations officer, Comox Valley RCMP.
“Additionally, we are asking anyone who was driving through the area around the time this occurred to check their dashcam footage for images of the suspect.”
Anyone with information is asked to call the Comox Valley RCMP at (250) 338-1321. If you wish to make an anonymous report, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or online at comoxvalleycrimestoppers.bc.ca.
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