Prince George RCMP are on the lookout for a man suspected of sexually assaulting a teenage girl.
The detachment has received a report of a man approaching the girl from behind and grabbing her as she was walking alone in the area of Sixth Avenue and Winnipeg Street on Wed., May 1 at about 9 p.m.
The girl broke free and ran to safety and reported the incident the next day, RCMP said.
"Investigators believe this to be a random act and have not received reports of any similar incidents," RCMP added.
The suspect is described as Caucasian, 30 to 40 years old, about 185 cm (6'1") tall and weighing 91 kg (200 lbs), clean shaven, with brown eyes and a crooked nose that looked like it was previously broken.
He was wearing a black hoody with the hood up, grey sweat pants and brown work boots and smelled of tobacco.
The Prince George RCMP would like to warn the public and offer some safety tips:
- Lighting - Stay in well-lit areas and near businesses that can offer safety in the event of an incident;
- Stay in public areas - travel in areas where people are likely to be or go to businesses that are open and can offer assistance;
- Safety in Numbers - Whenever possible, do not travel alone;
- Phone for help - Call a trusted friend or family member if you find yourself alone;
- Call police - If your safety is at risk or you feel threatened, call 911 immediately.
Anyone with information on who the suspect may be is asked to call the Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300 or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.pgcrimestoppers.bc.ca (English only). You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers. If you provide information that leads to an arrest or seizure of firearms, you could be eligible for a cash reward.
