Surrey RCMP is advising the public of an on-going investigation of an indecent act which involved an assault on a 10-year-old in the 6200 block of 144 Street, near Sullivan Heights Secondary School.
On January 10, 2019, shortly before 4:00 pm, Surrey RCMP received a report that a female child was walking behind the secondary school when an unknown male grabbed her hoodie from behind, tossed her to the ground, and then exposed his genitalia. The victim screamed and the suspect fled. The incident occurred at approximately 3:00 pm.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, possibly a teenager or in his early 20s, approximately 5’2 to 5’5, with a normal build. He was wearing a black hoodie with the hood up over his head and black pants. The suspect was last seen running westbound through the school’s parking lot towards 144 Street.
The Surrey RCMP Special Victim’s Unit currently has conduct of the investigation with assistance from the Surrey RCMP Youth Unit.
Suspect described as a Caucasian male, teen or early 20's, 5'2" to 5'5", normal build, wearing black hoodie up and black pants. Have info? Call us or @SolveCrime. 2/2 pic.twitter.com/RIZKTzuntl
— Surrey RCMP (@SurreyRCMP) January 14, 2019
Surrey RCMP are providing tips to the community regarding personal safety precautions:
Don’t take short cuts. Use main routes, avoid lanes, forested or secluded areas
Walk with friends
Tell someone where you are going and when you will be back
Phone home when leaving a friend’s house and say when you will be home
Don’t assist strangers
Trust your instincts and your feelings
Phone if you are going to be delayed, or if your plans change Anyone with information about this incident or may have dash-cam video is asked to call Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or contact Crime Stoppers if you wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca.