Police seek jogger, potential witness in sexual assault

KAMLOOPS THISWEEK

As part of a sexual assault investigation, Kamloops Mounties are hoping to connect with a jogger who was wearing fluorescent yellow shorts as a potential witness.

Last week, the RCMP requested information and warned the public after police received a report of a sexual assault on the walking path between Strathcona Terrace and St. Paul Street West in the West End, near downtown.

The incident occurred on Sunday July 9, shortly after 9 p.m., when a man approached a woman from behind and grabbed her in a sexual nature. Police said an altercation ensued, during which the victim was able to get free.

The man left in the direction of Strathcona Terrace.

“Since then, the investigation has been progressing well and police anticipate it will continue to advance toward the charge assessment phase in the near future,” Kamloops RCMP Supt. Jeff Pelley said in a release. “No similar assault reports have been received since last Sunday and we continue to encourage anyone with information that may be related to please contact police as soon as possible.”

Investigators want to speak with a woman who was jogging in the area at the time of the assault. She was wearing fluorescent yellow shorts, a black sports top and a pink sweatband and she was jogging toward Powers Road from the St. Paul Street West pathway.

That woman, and any other witnesses, are asked to call Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 and reference file 202324436.