RCMP seeking suspect after sexual assault attempt in park

RCMP are reporting an attempted sexual assault of a woman in Mission Creek Regional Park in Kelowna Sunday night (June 9).

The victim told police she was walking alone on the trail between Leckie and Durnin roads around 8:45 p.m. when an unknown man grabbed her and attempted to sexually assault her.

The victim was able to free herself, run away, and then phoned the police.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, approximately 50-60 years old, short grey hair, wearing a gray or white long sleeve jacket with red colouring on the shoulder area.

“Officers conducted an extensive search of the area and are continuing this investigation,” Cpl. Michael Gauthier, media relations officer, said. “The public can expect to see a police presence in the area throughout the day and evening.”

Anyone with information regarding the incident, or a possible suspect, is asked to phone the RCMP at 250-762-3300 and reference police file number 2024-31438.