West Shore RCMP are actively searching for a male suspect following a sexual assault that occurred at an apartment complex on Spencer Road in Langford.
The incident took place on July 22nd at approximately 11 p.m. at 2763 Spencer Road.
According to police, a woman was sexually assaulted in the stairwell of the apartment building. The victim sustained injuries and has received medical care.
The suspect is described as a man between 20 and 30 years old, with light-coloured skin.
He is approximately 5’7” to 5’9” tall and was wearing a black hoodie with the hood up and black pants at the time of the assault.
The West Shore RCMP Special Victim’s Unit is leading the investigation, with support from the Forensic Unit. Officers have canvassed the apartment and surrounding area for witnesses and video surveillance.
Residents within a two-block radius of the incident are urged to check their home video surveillance or dash camera footage and to contact the West Shore RCMP if they have any relevant information.
“As police do not know who the suspect is, we are advising the occupants of the building and the public in the area to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to police immediately,” said Cpl. Nancy Saggar, West Shore RCMP Media Relations Officer.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details are not being released at this time. Anyone with information regarding the crime is encouraged to contact the West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
