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Police issue warning after woman assaulted in North Delta

Delta police have issued a public warning after a woman was sexually assaulted last Thursday near Sunbury Hall in North Delta. The incident was reported to police Friday night.
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Delta police have issued a public warning after a woman was sexually assaulted last Thursday near Sunbury Hall in North Delta.

The incident was reported to police Friday night. Enhanced police resources were immediately dispatched to conduct patrols and canvassing in the Sunbury neighbourhood. Investigators worked throughout the weekend.

The assault took place in the early morning hours of April 12. As the woman walked into the green space of the park she was approached from behind and sexually assaulted.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, approximately 35-years-old, 5’10” tall with short brown hair, a full beard, and a thin looking face. He has a medium build and was wearing a black hoody and blue jeans.

The Delta Police Sexual Offence Section has taken over the investigation, and is pursuing a number of investigative avenues. Police are assuring the public that there will be a continued enhanced police presence in the area.

Police are sharing information with other agencies around the Lower Mainland as they move forward in the investigation.

“This is a serious allegation, but we want to remind the public that these type of assaults are very rare,” said DPD public affairs coordinator Cris Leykauf.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Delta Police at 604-946-4411.