Article content

Surrey RCMP have released a composite sketch of a man who allegedly assaulted a 14-year-old girl near a Surrey school earlier this month. The incident happened Jan. 16.

The girl was walking in the 9300-block of 157th Street around 4:15 p.m. when she was followed and grabbed from behind by an unknown man. She escaped his grasp by kicking and striking the man.

We apologize, but this video has failed to load.

tap here to see other videos from our team. Try refreshing your browser, or RCMP release sketch of suspect in Surrey stranger assault Back to video

Photo by RCMP handout

The suspect was described as a white male, wearing a black hoodie, grey sweatpants and black running shoes. Police have released a composite sketch in the hopes that someone in the community can help identify him.

Investigators are asking anyone who may have recorded dash-cam footage in the area on Jan. 16 between 3 and 5 p.m. to contact Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.