Saanich Police are investigating an assault that took place in Colquitz Park on Sunday evening after a woman was grabbed from behind while walking along a trail.
According to Saanich Police, the incident occurred just before 6 p.m. on March 8th near Roy Road.
Police say the woman was walking along a trail in the park when an unknown man approached her from behind and grabbed her. The victim screamed and fought back, causing the suspect to flee the area into nearby bushes.
Another person who was in the park at the time heard the woman’s screams, witnessed the incident and called 911.
Major Crime Unit detectives are now working to identify the suspect, who is described as a Caucasian man approximately 30-years-old, about 6′ tall with a medium build.
He is believed to have brown hair and a brown beard and was wearing a black toque and carrying a black backpack at the time of the incident.
Investigators are asking residents in the surrounding area to review home security footage for anyone matching the suspect’s description.
Police are also asking drivers who were travelling along Roy Road around the time of the incident to check dash-cam footage that may assist in the investigation.
Residents should expect to see an increased police presence in the area as the investigation continues.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, was in Colquitz Park around the time it occurred or has information that could help investigators is asked to contact Saanich police at (250) 475-4321 and reference file number 26-4353
