Victoria police are investigating a sexual assault that was reported this morning.
The incident took place between 2:20 and 3:10 a.m. in Beacon Hill Park near the intersection of Douglas and Superior streets.
According to the victim, she was walking home when she stopped in the park and was “briefly unconscious”. When she regained consciousness, she found a strange man touching her.
She left the park right away and called a family member who in turn called the police. The victim did not require medical attention but has been offered support services.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian male in his forties, standing 5’5″ tall with a medium build and a full, dark beard.
Officers are unsure whether or not the incident reported on Thursday – during which a man exposed himself and followed two women on the Galloping Goose Regional Trail – but both cases are being investigated at this time.
If you recognize this suspect or have information about this incident please contact VicPD’s non-emergency line at 250-995-7654. To report what you know anonymously, call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
