Abbotsford Police are investigating the attempted sex assault of a 17-year-old girl on Saturday, May 7.
Police say at 11:15 p.m. the girl got off a bus in the area of Townline Road and Firhill Drive. She began walking westbound when police say a man got out of a shiny, black four-door sedan and grabbed the victim, offering her money.
He then attempted to push her into the back seat of his car, while grabbing and groping her.
Police say after a brief exchange, the victim managed to call 9-1-1 and the suspect fled.
The suspect is described as a South Asian man, 20 to 35 years old, 5’7”- 5’9” tall with a medium build, short black hair and a couple days of beard growth. The man spoke with a Punjabi accent and was wearing black pants and a black t-shirt with a grey pattern or logo on both the front and back.
Police say this serious incident is being investigated by APD Major Crime Unit detectives. Officers say the suspect has been seen in the area by other witnesses and investigators believe he may live or work nearby. They are asking everyone to be aware of their personal safety following this sex assault.
Anyone with information about this incident should contact the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225 or text them at 222973 (abbypd) or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.