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Surrey RCMP are on the lookout after a woman was grabbed by an unknown male as she walked home Monday night.

According to a media release, the woman was walking home in the 12700-block of 113A Avenue in Whalley around 10:25 p.m. Monday when the man grabbed her from behind.

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The woman screamed and the man — who may been following the woman — fled from the area.

The suspect is described as Asian, 5’9″, slim to medium build with short black hair that is “spiked” in the front.

He was wearing a dark hoodie and a black vest or jacket, black-framed eyeglasses, a white mask and dark, baggy pants.

He may have been carrying a backpack.

Police will be canvassing the area for witnesses and possible surveillance video.

Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502; anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.solvecrime.ca.