LANGLEY (NEWS1130) – Langley RCMP believe two sex assaults this summer may be linked.

Mounties say the first attack happened on June 22nd, when a 16-year-old girl was waiting for a bus at 42nd Ave. and 204th St. The victim told police a man ordered her to get into his vehicle, which she did out of fear. Once inside, she said he pulled out a knife, drove her to a church parking lot on 56th Ave, and sexually assaulted her.

The victim was dropped off at the Langley bus loop and the suspect drove off in a small, newer model, silver hatchback.

Police say a 19-year-old woman was walking near Douglas Park last Tuesday, when she was pushed to the ground and sexually assaulted. The victim says her attacker pulled out a knife and told her not to scream. She says he stole her purse and iPod before taking off on a bicycle, and that he was wearing swimming goggles.

Investigators say there are similarities in the description of the suspect in both cases and a sketch has been created.

Anyone with information is asked to call Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200 or Crime Stoppers.