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Burnaby RCMP Investigating Alleged Sexual Assault At UniverCity

Darpan News Desk, 30 Jul, 2019 07:58 PM

    This morning, just after 5 a.m., Burnaby RCMP responded to a report of a sexual assault that is alleged to have occurred at UniverCity.


    According to the female victim, at around 4:30 a.m., while out walking she was approached by a man at Highland Court and University Crescent.


    The man is alleged to have approached the victim, assaulted her and then attempted to sexually assault her. The suspect left the area seconds after attempting to sexually assault the victim, it is unknown in what direction he then went.


    The suspect is described as:

    Black male

    Aged in his late 20’s

    6ft tall

    Medium build

    Short, bushy curly beard with a moustache


    Wearing a black hoodie, black sweat pants and a black baseball cap with a New York Yankees logo on it.


    It is very early in the police investigation into this incident and officers are continuing interviews and video canvassing throughout the day. At this time there is nothing to suggest that this incident is connected to a previous assault that took place on a trail near SFU on July 14, 2019.


    Police are asking that anyone who may have been in the area of Highland Court, University Crescent or University High Street at 4:30 a.m., Friday morning and may have seen anything suspicious to please contact Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999. If you wish to make an anonymous report please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.solvecrime.ca.


    Additionally, if you were driving in the area at this time and have any dashcam video you are asked to contact police.


    Please continue to follow the safety advice below when walking, particularly at night.

    If you see anything suspicious then please contact police immediately.

    Be mindful of your surroundings and your own personal safety.

    Try not to walk alone, instead walk in pairs or groups particularly in the evening.

    Do not wear headphones or become distracted by your phone when you’re walking – it’s important to be aware of your surroundings at all times.

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