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By Mike Vanden Bosch

Sexual assault suspect

AbbyPD releases sketch of sexual assault suspect

Apr 17, 2025 | 9:04 AM

ABBOTSFORD — The Abbotsford PD’s Sex Crimes Unit has released a composite sketch of the male suspect who was involved in a sexual assault at an Abbotsford park earlier this week.

According to a statement from Sgt. Paul Walker, AbbyPD detectives continue to advance the investigation and say the male suspect has a portrait tattoo on his right forearm.

AbbyPD uniformed officers continue to patrol the area on foot and in vehicles in order to maintain a visible presence in and around Downes Bowl Park.

AbbyPD urges anyone with information about the suspect to contact police by calling the SCU’s information line at 604-864-4702.

On Monday evening, April 14, between 10 p.m. and 11:45 p.m., a female youth was alone in Downes Bowl Park, located in the 32400 block of Haida Drive. An unknown male, believed to be between 15 and 20 years old, approached and sexually assaulted her. The suspect is described as a dark-skinned male, around 5’5″ tall, with a medium build, bowl-cut dark brown hair, and a short dark beard. He was wearing grey pants, a grey sweater, and white shoes.

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