Abbotsford Police release sketch of man wanted for assaulting a youth over vandalism of a newspaper box

ABBOTSFORD — Abbotsford Police have a released a facial composite of a man who is accused of assaulting a youth in Abbotsford over a reported vandalism of a newspaper box.

On August 13, at approximately 8:45 p.m., Abbotsford Police Department officers responded to an assault in the 34400 block of Pearl Avenue, in the northeast area of the city.

Upon arrival, officers spoke to the youth victim who had been assaulted by an unknown man after this same man accused a group of youths of damaging a newspaper box in the area. The youth sustained an injury and was transported to the hospital where he required overnight hospitalization, said Sgt. Paul Walker, media spokesperson for Abbotsford Police.

Since the incident, a composite sketch artist has worked with the youth to create a composite drawing of the suspect. The suspect is described as 30-40 years old; 5’9 – 5’10 with a muscular build, stubbled blonde and grey facial hair; short, balding grey and blonde hair; and wearing a blue shirt, brown cargo pants and sandals.