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Man dressed in drag assaulting women

KELOWNA, BC — Police are looking for a man dressed in drag who has been assaulting women in Kelowna.

They say there have been at least four incidents dating back to last August.

Police say the suspect has been approaching women on the street.

“In all four incidents the suspect has groped and/or flashed the victims before running away on foot,” says Constable Kris Clark.

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He says two of the incidents have occurred on Highway 33 in Rutland. The other two happened on Richter street.

Clark says someone might know the identity of the suspect.

“People may not have direct knowledge of these incidents but may be aware of a friend or family member who dresses in women’s clothing and fits the description of the assailant.”

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The suspect is described as between 20-30 years old, 5’7″ to 5’10” tall, with a very slender build.

Clark says the suspect wears tight fitting women’s clothing and has worn either a long dark wig or long blond wig.

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