Steinbach RCMP are looking for a suspect in connection with a sexual assault incident that occurred yesterday evening in Steinbach.
On May 1, 2012, at approximately 9:30pm, a lone female was walking southbound on the sidewalk of Brandt Street near Echo Fitness in Steinbach, Manitoba. The female was approached by a young male riding a mountain bike. As the cyclist passed her, he reached out and inappropriately touched her upper body. The female was not injured as a result of the assault and the male fled northbound on Brandt Street.
RCMP report that a similar incident had occurred on March 22, 2012, in the area of Shopper’s Drug Mart in Steinbach.
The suspect is described as possibly 15-years-old, short dark hair, slim build with narrow face and no facial hair. Police say that he was wearing a black jacket. The mountain bike is described as having straight handle bars.
If you have any information regarding the suspect responsible for these assaults, you are asked to contact the Steinbach RCMP at (204)326-4452 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). You can also SUBMIT a tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN” plus your message to Crimes(274637).
