This article contains mention of sexual assault.
The RCMP are asking the public to remain aware after a woman was sexually assaulted in Pacific Spirit Park on Tuesday, February 15.
A male grabbed a woman’s breast as she was jogging on Trail 3 in Pacific Spirit at around 10 a.m. The male suspect, identified as Toluwanimi Alausa, has been taken into custody and a sexual assault charge has been approved, according to a media release.
The RCMP encouraged runners to be aware of their surroundings and keep music at a lower volume when running. The media release also encouraged the public to report incidents to the police as soon as possible, as it increases the chances of locating the suspect.
In a statement, Lower Mainland RCMP media relations officer Sergeant Chris Manseau said this was a solitary event.
“At this time investigators feel that there is no nexus between this assault and any other ongoing sexual investigations in the Lower Mainland,” the statement read.
University RCMP are asking the public to be aware of their surroundings after a sexual assault occurred in a popular park. https://t.co/UZSFjYcEl7 #UniversityRCMP
— University RCMP (@University_RCMP) February 17, 2022
The RCMP is asking anyone who was around Trail 3 at the time of the assault and witnesses “anything suspicious” to contact the University RCMP at 604.224.1322.
"Police are encouraging anyone who may have had any unusual encounters in the Pacific Spirit Park in recent weeks to report it to police immediately.”
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