Update: Surrey RCMP releases video of person of interest in ongoing sexual assault investigation

Surrey

2024-07-25 09:05 PDT

File # 2024-106141

On July 20, 2024, at 3:15 am, Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a stranger sexual assault in the 14100-block of 91 Avenue. The victim reported that she was woken up by a man groping her in her residence. The victim screamed for help and the suspect fled. (See original news release: Surrey RCMP investigating a stranger sexual assault in Newton).

In order to advance the investigation, Surrey RCMP is releasing a video of a person of interest. The person of interest is described as a South Asian man in his early 20s, 5’7 to 5’10 tall, average build, with a dark moustache and medium length beard, wearing an orange turban, long dark coloured shorts with a white stripe down the side, a dark blue t-shirt and flip flops. This individual may go by the name Akash.

Surrey RCMP Special Victims Unit has a dedicated team of investigators actively canvassing in the neighbourhood to identify this man, says Sgt. Tammy Lobb, Surrey RCMP Media Relations Officer. We are asking the public to contact police if they recognize this individual or they are familiar with a man matching this description who may go by the name Akash.

Anyone with information is asked to call Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 and quote file number 2024-106141.

For media inquiries contact:

Sgt. Tammy Lobb
Surrey RCMP Media Relations Unit
Office: 604-599-7776
Email: surrey_media_relations@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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Email: surrey_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: surrey.rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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