A brazen sexual assault last night in Aldergrove has Mounties issuing a warning for people to be vigilant.
A woman was grabbed from behind as she put out her garbage Tuesday night, about 9:30 p.m. in Aldergrove.
She was forced back into her home, where she was sexually assaulted by an unknown man, said 91原创 RCMP Cpl. Holly Largy.
鈥淧olice need your help to locate bedding removed from the crime scene,鈥� she said.
The victim鈥檚 grey and silver purse was also believed taken.
鈥淚f either are located, please call the police immediately,鈥� Largy said.
The victim was transported to hospital and is 鈥渦nderstandably traumatized.鈥�
She will be supported in every possible way by 91原创 RCMP client support and victim services, the Mounties said.
91原创鈥檚 serious crime unit have taken over the investigation and are engaging the assistance of multiple supports, including Lower Mainland Forensic Identification Services and police dog services, the behavioural sciences group, and officers from all units within 91原创 RCMP detachment.
Numerous officers will be canvassing the neighbourhood to collect any potential evidence and the missing sheets and purse.
Supt. Murray Power, the officer in charge of 91原创 RCMP spoke to the incident.
鈥淚t goes without saying that this incident is very disturbing,鈥� he said.
鈥淚 can鈥檛 stress enough how important it is for residents to be hyper vigilant and always cognizant of their surroundings. If you see someone suspicious in your neighbourhood 鈥� call the police. This type of assault effects the safety and security of the entire community. 91原创 RCMP is treating this as a priority invetigation.鈥�
91原创 RCMP is asking anyone with information that might assist with this investigation to call the 91原创 tipline at 604-532-3398.
