Strathcona County RCMP have released a composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with a sexual assault in August.
Police said a woman was walking on a path towards Cloverbar Lane in Sherwood Park on Aug. 14 when she was approached from behind by a man. The victim was wearing earphones so she didn’t hear the attacker coming, RCMP said.
The man grabbed the woman and forced her into tall grass next to the path, where she was sexually assaulted, according to police. The victim was able to get away and yell for help during the attack.
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Police searched the area but didn’t find the suspect.
The victim wasn’t physically injured during the attack. Police said the area where the attack happened is usually well populated during the late afternoon.
The suspect is described as six feet tall, 200-250 pounds, with short brown hair that’s balding on top. He was wearing a white golf shirt, blue jeans and skateboard type shoes.
Strathcona County RCMP and the Strathcona County General Investigations Unit are investigating the incident.
Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to contact RCMP or Crime Stoppers.