Image: RCMP / Langley RCMP are on the lookout for a Caucasian male believed to be linked to three groping incidents in the city the past month, of which occurred between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m.
Langley RCMP investigating gropings

Langley RCMP investigating three groping incidents, asking for public’s help

May 11, 2023 | 3:14 PM

LANGLEY — Langley RCMP are on the lookout for a Caucasian male who is believed to be connected to three groping incidents since April 20 of this year.

At the same time, Langley RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating or identifying this same suspect involved in a trio of groping incidents that may be related.

Since April 20, Langley RCMP Frontline officers have responded to three reports of an unknown male approaching female victims from behind and inappropriately touching them.

The first incident occurred on April 20 at about 7:50 a.m. in the area of 201 Street and 64 Avenue. The second incident occurred on April 25 at 7:40 a.m. in the area of 199a Street and 96 Avenue. The third occurred on May 4, 2023 just after 8:40 a.m. in the area of 200 Street and 64 Avenue.

In all three incidents, each of the victims either screamed or pushed the suspect away and then reported the incident to police right away. The suspect can best be described as a Caucasian male, slim to medium build, with brown or dirty-blonde hair and carrying a backpack. The file has been assumed by the Langley General Investigation Section (GIS), who continue to investigate.

“These three victims did everything right by protecting themselves and reporting the incidents to police right away,” said Cpl. Craig van Herk. “We are working at identifying the suspect but also want to encourage the public to report similar incidents to police as soon as possible”.

Police are asking anyone with information on these incidents to please contact the Langley RCMP at 604 532-3200.