Mounties look into groping complaint

An alleged groping incident is under investigation by RCMP in Kelowna.

Two women were walking in the 1300 block of Richter Street near Wilson Avenue around 12 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20, when they were approached from behind by a man asking for directions to a business downtown.

“The women told the man that the business would be closed but agreed to help. The man then groped one of the women without warning. They immediately yelled at the man and left the scene, continuing to their destination,” Ryan Watters, RCMP spokesperson, said.

The man did not follow the women.

The person of interest is described as south Asian descent, approximately 5-6 with dark skin and an accent. At the time of the incident, he was wearing dark clothing.

“The RCMP would like to speak to this individual and are asking anyone who may have dash cam video, and any residents in the 1300 block of Richter Street who have home video surveillance, to please contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300 and reference the file number 2023-9786,” Watters stated.