Surrey RCMP is warning the public that a man allegedly "inappropriately touched" a child in a store on the weekend.
On Sunday (May 15) around 8:30 p.m., Surrey RCMP was notified that a man had groped a three-year-old child in a store located in the 12400-block of 88 Avenue. The child’s father and other bystanders kept the suspect on the scene until police arrived.
When they arrived, police interviewed witnesses and reviewed the CCTV from the store. While they arrested the suspect, he was later released with an upcoming court date.
Surrey RCMP Special Victims Unit took conduct of the investigation and submitted a report to Crown Counsel recommending charges.
"The nature of this incident and the fact it involved a young child in a public place is very concerning," says Surrey RCMP Media Relations Officer, Cpl. Vanessa Munn.
"This incident had an emotional impact on all parties involved and we have taken steps to ensure appropriate referrals have been made so that everyone gets the support they need."
On May 18, 24-year-old, Adam Alexander Newbigging was charged with Sexual Assault and Sexual Interference and a warrant was issued for his arrest. He was arrested the following day and remains in custody awaiting a court appearance.
