Surrey RCMP investigating overnight stranger sexual assault

SurreyRCMP say they are looking for a male suspect after he allegedly got into the residence of a woman and groped her in her sleep.

Police say officers responded to a call on Saturday morning in the 14100-blockof 91 Avenue, located in the city's Newton neighbourhood, around 3:15 a.m. PT.

They say the victim reported she was woken up by a man groping her in her residence, and the suspect fled when she screamed for help.

Police have not found the suspect after canvassing the area and are now asking for the public's help in locating the man.

Police are describing the suspectas a South Asian man in his early 20s, around five feet seven inches to five feet 10 inches tall,with an average build and a long black beard.

"Surrey victim services is fully engaged with the victim," said RCMP Cpl. Sarbjit Sangha in an interview. "She is being provided with support she needs."

Anyone with any information is asked to call police at604-599-0502 and quote file number 2024-106141.