Woman sexually assaulted during home invasion in Surrey

May 22 2022, 11:03 pm

Police in Metro Vancouver are warning the public after they say a woman was sexually assaulted by a stranger who broke into her home.

Surrey RCMP Watch Commander Staff Sergeant Dave Wise shared a release on Sunday, May 22 detailing the incident.

On Saturday, May 21 at around 6:40 am in the morning, police said they were called to the 12900 block of 101A Avenue in Surrey for a report of a break-and-enter to a residence.

“Upon attendance, Frontline officers spoke with the adult female resident, who reported that she had been sexually assaulted by an unknown male suspect,” reads the release.

She was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

As for the suspect, they are described as a male in his mid 30’s with light-coloured skin, approximately 5’6” tall, wearing dark-coloured clothing.

Now, police say they are canvassing the area for video footage and witnesses. Anyone with information or with relevant CCTV / dashcam footage from the time and location of the incident to speak to the police.

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