Police have released composite image of suspect and are appealing to public for tips
CBC News Posted: Nov 10, 2015 12:43 PM PT Last Updated: Nov 10, 2015 12:46 PM PT
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RCMP are hunting for a man suspected of trying to force his way into the home of a 15-year-old girl in Surrey on Friday.
Composite image of suspect in home invasion
The male suspect is described as South Asian, aged between 25 and 30, approximately five feet eight inches tall, with a medium build and unkempt black hair. (Surrey RCMP)
Officers were called to the 13300 block of Sutton Place at approximately 2:15 p.m. PT amid reports of an attempted home invasion, after the man approached the girl outside her home.
According to police, after speaking to the girl, the man tried to enter her home without her consent. A struggle ensued, during which the girl shouted for help, causing the man to flee in his car.
The girl was not injured but was left “emotionally distraught” according to a police news release. Unable to identify the suspect, police have released a composite image and are appealing to the public for help.
“We do not believe this to be a random act and as a result have taken steps to ensure the victim’s safety out of an abundance of caution,” said Cpl. Scotty Schumann.
“Anyone with further information about this individual or incident is asked to contact our investigators.”
The suspect is described as South Asian, aged between 25 and 30 years old, approximately five feet eight inches tall, with a medium build and unkempt black hair.
He was wearing a long-sleeved black jacket with blue jeans and sandals. The suspect’s vehicle is described as an older model, compact, black car, possibly a Honda Civic.
Suspect sought following attempted home invasion
Surrey RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying and
locating a suspicious male after an attempted home invasion involving a
15 year old female victim occurred this past Friday.
On Friday, November 6th at approximately 2:15pm, Surrey RCMP responded
to a report of an attempted home invasion involving a 15 year old female
victim in the 13300 block of Sutton Place. An unknown male suspect had
approached the young female outside her home and, after speaking to her,
attempted to enter her home by force without her consent. A minor
struggle ensued at the doorway where the female called out for help. The
male subsequently fled the property in his vehicle as a result. The
young female victim was not injured, but obviously emotionally
distraught.
Investigators canvassed the neighbourhood for additional information
including speaking to possible witnesses in the area. Investigators
have been unable to identify this male suspect and are appealing to the
public for their assistance.
“We do not believe this to be a random act and as a result have taken
steps to ensure the victim’s safety out of an abundance of caution,”
says Corporal Scotty Schumann. “Anyone with further information about
this individual or incident is asked to contact our investigators.”
The male suspect is described as South Asian male, 25-30 years old,
approximately 5’8”, with a medium build and unkempt black hair. He was
wearing a long sleeved black jacket with blue jeans and sandals. The
suspect’s vehicle is described as an older model, compact, black car,
possibly a Honda Civic.
Anyone with further information is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at
604-599-0502 or Crime Stoppers, if they wish to remain anonymous, at
1-800-222-TIPS or www.solvecrime.ca quoting file # 2015-159742.
** No further updates will be available this evening **
For media inquiries contact:
Cpl. Scotty Schumann
Media Relations Officer
Surrey RCMP Media Relations Unit
Office: 604.599.7776
Email: [email protected]
www.surrey.rcmp.ca
Anyone with any information is asked to call Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers, by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS or online at www.solvecrime.ca, quoting file # 2015-159742.
