Steinbach RCMP are asking the public for any information connected to a recent sexual assault incident that occurred on Main Street in Steinbach.
On April 13, 2014, during early morning hours, a 16-year-old female was walking down Main Street in Steinbach when she was approached by a male in a black SUV-type vehicle. A verbal exchange occurred between the male and female, at which point the male suspect forced the female into his vehicle. The male suspect brandished a weapon and proceeded to sexually assault the victim.
Police say that the female victim was able to free herself from the suspect after a period of time.
The male suspect is described as approximately six feet tall, with dark hair that is thinning in the middle and long at the sides. The male suspect had a slight beard and was missing a tooth. He was wearing jeans, a black hoodie and black gloves.
Steinbach RCMP are asking anyone with information to contact the detachment at 204-326-4452 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text TIPMAN plus your message to CRIMES(274637).
