The University of British Columbia University RCMP is warning joggers that a man allegedly grabbed a woman's breast in a popular park.
On Wednesday (Feb.15), a woman reported to Metro Vancouver Parks that "a male grabbed her breast as she was jogging on a trail" in Pacific Spirit Park, according to a news release.
Police were able to locate the suspect shortly after and took him into custody.
The RCMP remarked that an "outstanding description of the male was given by the victim," which lead to the man being identified. Toluwanimi Alausa was arrested and a sexual assault charge has been approved.
University RCMP says runners and anyone who is outside should continue to be aware of their surroundings and keep personal music at a lower volume. They encourage people to report all incidents to the police as soon as possible since it increases the chances of locating the suspect.
RCMP is working with Metro Vancouver Parks to increase patrols.
“At this time investigators feel that there is no nexus between this assault and any other ongoing sexual investigations in the Lower Mainland, and this was a solitary event,” says Lower Mainland RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Chris Manseau. "Police are encouraging anyone who may have had any unusual encounters in the Pacific Spirit Park in recent weeks to report it to police immediately.”
The University RCMP is asking anyone who was in the area of Trail 3 in Pacific Spirit Park around 10 a.m. on Feb.15 or who witnessed anything suspicious to contact the detachment at 604-224-1322.
