ON Monday, May 12, Richmond RCMP received a report of a stranger sexual assault that occurred on Friday, May 9 between 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., in the 10,000-block of 4th Avenue in Richmond. According to the victim, she was approached at a local park by a stranger and during the course of their interaction, alleges to have been sexually assaulted.
The suspect is described as:
- White
- Male
- 20-30 years old
- 5’7” to 5’9” in height
- 175 lbs to 185 lbs in weight
- Wearing jeans, flannel shirt, ball cap, and possible work boots
The suspect vehicle is described as a silver or light grey Toyota Tacoma crew cab pickup truck.
Through the course of the investigation, Richmond RCMP General Investigation Section has determined there were at least two potential witnesses in the park at the time. Officers are encouraging anyone who may have been in the area of the Manoah Steves Neighbourhood School Park located at 10111 4th Avenue between 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., or driving in the area with dash cam footage, to come forward and speak with one of the investigators.
To date, Richmond RCMP has not received reports of any similar incidents.
Anyone with information should contact Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212, and quote file number 2025-14818. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit them online at www.solvecrime.ca.
