Abbotsford PD investigating sexual assault, release photo of person they hope to identify
ABBOTSFORD — Police in Abbotsford are investigating a sexual assault that happened Wednesday afternoon in the Fishtrap Creek Park area and have released a picture of the person they’d like to identify.
According to a statement from AbbyPD spokesperson Constable Jody Thomas, police responded to a report that a female was sexually assaulted between the Judo Club and the baseball fields. A female victim told police that she was walking alone in the area when she was approached by a male who attempted to engage her in conversation and followed her for a short distance. When the victim attempted to leave, the male sexually assaulted her. The victim told police she was able to flee and alert nearby witnesses, who then called the police. Although the victim was shaken by the incident, she did not sustain physical injuries.
AbbyPD patrol officers, along with the Lower Mainland District Integrated Police Dog Services, attended the scene to investigate and search for the suspect. Despite their efforts, the suspect was not located and remains outstanding.
Major Crime detectives have released a photograph of a male they are attempting to identify. If you see this man, call 911 and do not approach him.
