The Comox Valley RCMP is reminding the public it has been one year since a 34-year-old woman reported that she was sexually assaulted at Sandwick Park in Courtenay.
They are releasing a sketch of the suspect in hopes that someone recognizes him.
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The victim reported that she was walking within the park on April 11, 2018, at approximately 7:30 p.m. when she was grabbed from behind by an unknown man and forced into a forested area where she was sexually assaulted.
The suspect was described at the time of the sexual assault as:
• Caucasian man
• Approximately 35 to 45 years old
• Approximately 5’9” tall
• Light reddish coloured hair with similar coloured facial hair
• Wearing a black jacket and possibly dark jeans
“This has been a very active investigation since it was reported last April,” said Const. Shana MacQuarrie, Comox Valley RCMP Major Crime Unit. “We are hopeful that the release of this sketch will prompt a member of the public to contact the RCMP and assist us in identifying the suspect” she added.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321 and refer to file 2018-4964. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at http://comoxvalleycrimestoppers.bc.ca