Richmond RCMP seek witnesses in assault investigation

Richmond RCMP are asking potential witnesses to come forward after a woman was assaulted near Greenland Drive and No. 5 Road on June 28.

Police said the woman was walking in the area at about 7:30 p.m. when an unknown man on a bicycle approached her. She was assaulted during the interaction and the man fled.

The suspect is described as a white man between 30 and 40 years old, of medium build, with black hair and a black moustache. He was wearing sunglasses, a green T-shirt and grey shorts.

Investigators are asking anyone who was in the area between 7:15 p.m. and 7:45 p.m., witnessed the incident, or saw a cyclist matching the description to contact police. They are also seeking dash-camera footage, residential security footage and other video that could assist the investigation.

Police said even seemingly minor information could help advance the investigation. Anyone with information can contact Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 and quote file number 2026-20373.