The female victim reported that she walking alone westbound on the path beside the lake between Ashley Way and Alta Avenue when an unknown man approached her, asking for assistance to take a photo with his cell phone. During this encounter, the victim was assaulted. Although shaken, she was not injured, police said.

The suspect is described as a male, approximately 5’8”, with a medium build, short black hair, and a short black beard. He appeared to be in his 30s and was wearing black pants, a black-and-white short rain jacket with white in the chest area and carrying a black umbrella.

The Abbotsford Police Major Crime Unit is in the preliminary stages of the investigation. This is believed to be a random incident. No suspect has been identified or arrested at this time.

Investigators are appealing for any witnesses who were in the park between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. and may have information about this incident to contact the Abbotsford Police Major Crime Unit at 604-859-5225.