RCMP report another assault on female at UBC
By Nelson Daily Staff
Another sexual assault of a female in the campus of the University of BC was was reported to RCMP Saturday.
Just after midnight (October 19), a 17-year-old female student resident was walking alone on the UBC campus in the 2500 block of West Mall when she was approached from behind by an unknown male who emerged suddenly from a wooded area.
This is the third similar attack in as many weeks at the UBC Campus.
“This assault series has become University RCMP Detachment’s top priority. We are engaged with many partner law enforcement agencies to attempt to identify and apprehend the person or persons responsible for these attacks,” said Sgt. Drew Grainger of the UBC RCMP.
“The RCMP would also like to reinforce the continued strong message for all citizens who walk through the Campus at night to exercise every precaution to ensure their own personal safety.”
University RCMP said the male placed his hands around the woman’s hips and attempted to drag her into the adjacent wooded area. During this attack the male also ripped at clothing the woman was wearing under her skirt.
University RCMP said the woman struggled and managed to break free from the lone attacker and screamed for help causing the male suspect to flee on foot.
The woman also sustained a bruised eye, requiring minor first aid after being punched in the face by this attacker.
The lone male suspect is described as Caucasian, late 20s to early 30s.
The suspect is approximately 6′ 2″ tall with a thin build. He had short cropped hair and was wearing blue jeans and a dark hoodie. The attacker spoke possibly with an American accent.
Police are seeking the assistance of the public in identifying the male responsible for this incident. Please provide any information to the University RCMP at 604-224-1322 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
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