RCMP say they are now investigating six sexual assaults at UBC, with the most recent incident occurring on Sunday.
Police say the attacks occurred on April 19, May 19, September 28, October 13, October 19 and October 27. In all of the incidents, women were assaulted while walking around campus.
On Sunday, a young woman was walking home from Gage Hall shortly before 1 a.m. when she was grabbed from behind. She managed to fight off the attacker, and he ran away.
The suspect is described as a male, Caucasian with olive skin or tanned, mid-to-late 20s, or early 30s, thin build, about 5’8″ – 6’2″ tall.
Over the weekend, RCMP spoke to 300 people, knocking on doors for additional info. So far, 30 to 40 tips have been received from the public.
“Somebody knows something about who this person might be,” says Sgt. Peter Thiessen of the RCMP.
RCMP say they are using every means and avenue available to find the person responsible. They are still working on a composite sketch of the suspect.
Police are advising women to walk in pairs and groups, be aware of their surroundings, take routes that are well-lit and call ahead to friends before heading out.
Anyone with information is asked to call the UBC sex assaults tipline at 778-290-5291 or 1-877-543-4822.
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