Coquitlam RCMP are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect involved in two separate groping incidents in Coquitlam.
On Monday, May 8th, police responded to two separate reports of an unknown male approaching female victims and inappropriately touching them.
The first incident occurred on May 8, 2023 around 1pm at the bus stop located on Coast Meridian Road and David Avenue in Coquitlam. The second incident occurred at 9:10pm on May 8, 2023, near the intersection of Burke Village Promenade and Soball Street in Coquitlam.
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“The nature of these incidents is concerning for both the police and the public,” said Corporal Alexa Hodgins of Coquitlam RCMP. “We are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the suspect, but to also encourage others to report any similar incidents to Police.”
The suspect is described as an Asian male, between 20-30 years old with short black hair and thick dark eyebrows.
“The victims did the right thing by being aware of their surroundings and reporting the incidents to the police, said Corporal Alexa Hodgins.”
“We want to remind the public to report any suspicious activities to their local police.”
If you have any information, or can identify this suspect, please call the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2023-11781.