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NWPD investigating groping and indecent exposure incidents

New Westminster – NWPD investigators are seeking public assistance in relation to two disturbing incidents that occurred during the evening of November 9th, 2014.

At approximately 8:45 pm, a female was walking in the 1800 block of 8th Avenue when she observed a male in dark clothing walking toward her. As the male passed by, he reached out toward the female and grabbed her breast. The female screamed and the male fled toward Grimston Park.

A short time later, just after 9:00 pm, another female was walking in the 1800 block of 8th Avenue when she noticed a male ahead of her. As she walked past, she observed the male exposing himself to her.

The suspect in both of these incidents is described as follows:

  • Caucasian male
  • Approximately 30 years old
  • 5’5” – 5’8″ height – medium build
  • Wearing a black baseball hat, black hoodie (hood up) and black sweatpants/jeans

“We are asking the public to be extra vigilant with respect to their surroundings in this area after dark,” said Sergeant Diana McDaniel. “Please report any similar incidents immediately to the police”.

The NWPD would also ask that anyone with any information regarding these two incidents or information about a possible suspect to please contact Constable Jackie Frost at 604-525-5411 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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