Surrey RCMP seek help in finding sex assault suspect

Surrey RCMPareadvising the public about a sexual assault that happened early Sunday morning.

At approximately 5:16 a.m., a woman walking in the area of 144th Street and 76th Avenue wasgrabbed by the arm and groped by a male suspect who was passing in the opposite direction.

The woman fought back and the suspect fled.

The suspect is described asSouth Asian, about 30 years old, approximately five-foot-seven-inches tall, with a medium buildand short facial hair. He may have been drivinga brown or grey sedan.

Investigators are asking that anyone who spotted a similar looking person in the area contact604-599-0502, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Surrey RCMP are reminding people of the following safety tips:

• Don't take short cuts.Use main routes, avoid lanes, forested or secluded areas.
• Walk with friends.
• Tell someone where you are going and when you will be back.
• Phone home when leaving a friend's house and say when you will be home.
• Don't assist strangers.
• Trust your instincts and your feelings.
• Phone if you are going to be delayed, or if your plans change.