NORTH Vancouver RCMP announced on Saturday that 22-year-old Jairus-Paul Covacha Sacramento, of Mission, has been arrested in the alleged sexual assault in Lynn Valley that occurred on February 13.

On March 12, the BC Prosecution Service approved one charge of sexual assault against Sacramento.

Following a February 14 public alert, and a March 10 request for public assistance in an effort to further the investigation, an arrest was made on March 11. Following a tip from the public, Abbotsford Police arrested a male at a worksite in the South Poplar neighbourhood, in the area of McCallum Road and Highway 1 in Abbotsford.

“We are confirming the arrest of a suspect in this investigation,” said Sgt. Peter DeVries. “We asked for your help, and you came through, and we want to say thank you.

He said that investigators received numerous tips from the public, one of which resulted in the arrest. “This is a great example of the power of the public and the police working together,” he added.

As this matter is now before the courts, police will not be providing any additional information.