Date: September 17, 2021
File: 21-20335
The Saanich Police Department is investigating a sexual assault that occurred on the Lochside Trail on September 6, 2021.
A woman was walking on the north on the trail near Swan Street between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 6, when the suspect approached from behind and committed a sexual assault. He was last seen walking north on the trail toward Saanich Road.
Officers have been searching the area since the offence, including another report of him on the trail near Darwin Avenue, however, we’ve been unable to locate him.
He is described as a Caucasian man, 5’6” tall, 30-40 years old, stocky build, sandy-coloured long beard, light coloured toque, pink shirt, blue jeans, carrying both a black backpack and black duffle bag. It is believed that suspect uses the Lochside and Galloping Goose Trail network.
Anyone with information is asked to please contact the Saanich Police Department at 250-475-4321. You can also report anonymously through the Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Cst. Markus Anastasiades
Public Information and Communications Officer