COQUITLAM RCMP are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying a person of interest in an ongoing investigation.

On Thursday, April 11 at 5:50 p.m. Coquitlam RCMP responded to an incident at the City Centre Aquatic Centre located at 1210 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam.

The man left the area prior to police attendance.

The man can be described as:

* East Asian
* 30-40 years old
* 5’5 – 5’6 tall
* Heavy set
* Black short hair

The person of interest was seen wearing black swim shorts with blue stripes on the sides at the time of the incident.

“In an ongoing effort to identify this man, we are now asking the public if anyone recognizes or knows this individual,” said Media Relations Officer, Cpl. Alexa Hodgins.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2024-9073.