SURREY – Surrey RCMP is renewing the appeal for information regarding a indecent act suspect, described as South Asian, by releasing two composite sketches of the suspect who committed the indecent acts in the Fleetwood area.
On April 30, Surrey RCMP received a report of an indecent act that occurred the previous evening in the playground area of Coyote Creek Elementary located at 8131 156 Street.
Since the initial media release four more victims have come forward and provided information to police regarding three additional incidents. Based on the information received investigators believe that one suspect is responsible for all of the indecent acts. All incidents occurred between 4:00 and 6:00 pm, and the male was seen masturbating while standing near the entrance to a wooded trail at the back of the school grounds.
The suspect is described as a South Asian Male 20-30 years old with medium to dark skin tone, old acne scars on his lower cheeks and chin, black wavy medium length hair, and brown eyes. The suspect has an average build and is approximately 5’7 tall. During some interactions the suspect was clean shaven and on other occasions had stubble outlining a goatee and moustache.
Surrey RCMP is releasing two composite sketches that were done based on descriptions provided by two separate victims.
Our investigators are confident that someone in the local community will recognize the suspect or be able to provide information to further advance the investigation.
The Surrey RCMP Mobile Street Enforcement Team has been out conducting extra patrols in the area since the initial report to police.
Information about this incident was provided to police by a third party. Investigators are seeking additional witnesses and also asking the victim to come forward.
Surrey RCMP received a report of a suspicious circumstance that occurred during the evening of April 18, 2021, in the same area. In that incident, a woman was walking in the wooded area near Coyote Creek Elementary when she spotted a man she believed was hiding in the bushes. When she got closer, the man emerged from the bushes towards her. The woman ran from the area and reported the
Officers are currently in the area canvassing for any available video or potential witnesses. Surrey RCMP School Resource Officers are engaged and are working with the school to ensure parents are aware of these recent incidents.
Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502. If you wish to make an anonymous report please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.solvecrime.ca.
