Police searching for suspect in alleged sex assault

File 20-29588

Delta Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault against two children playing on the grounds of South Delta Secondary School in Tsawwassen. The incident is believed to have occurred between 3-3:30 pm on Sunday, Dec. 20.

The children reported that a male teenager had been hanging out in the same area as them at the school. He then approached the children and started interacting with them. He allegedly tried to grab them by their arms, before touching the boys in a sexual manner. The suspect is described by the children as an Asian male, aged 15-18, of average height, wearing a red jacket.

Significant police resources from both Patrol and the Investigations Bureau have been involved in the investigation both on Sunday and today. Police have been canvassing for witnesses and video, and conducting interviews.

“We understand news such as this is very concerning to parents and that’s why we wanted to get this information out quickly. Police just finished conducting a number of key interviews,” says Cris Leykauf, spokesperson for Delta Police.

“Our officers are interested in speaking with a small group of males who were playing basketball nearby – on the Sunday afternoon - who may have had interactions with same male suspect,” she says.

Police also request information, including dashcam footage, from anyone in the area whom police haven’t yet spoken to. Please call 604-946-4411, and quote file 20-29588.

Media - Please note no one is available to do interviews on this release on the night of Dec. 21.