RCMP investigating sexual assault, robbery near Surrey SkyTrain station

SURREY, B.C. – RCMP in Surrey, B.C., are issuing a warning to the public after an alleged robbery and sexual assault near the King George SkyTrain station on Friday night.

Police say a woman was walking under the Expo line near the Fraser Highway at roughly 10:45 p.m. when an unknown male approached her with a weapon.

The woman was allegedly robbed, pulled into nearby bushes and sexually assaulted.

The suspect fled the area after the incident and police say the woman was able to call for help.

She suffered minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital.

RCMP say the suspect is described as a caucasian male, 30 to 40 years old, 5’10” tall, and was wearing a red and blue bandana on his face and all black clothing.

This report was first published by the Canadian Press on July 11, 2020.