Brooks RCMP are looking to identify a suspect wanted for sexual assault, depicted in this composite sketch. The suspect is approximately 40 years old, with a dark complexion and speaks in an African accent.--HANDOUT PHOTO
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Brooks RCMP are asking the public for information to identify a male suspect who sexually assaulted a female victim on May 18.
Officers say the female victim was approached by the suspect in the area of Pleasant Park at approximately 6:45 a.m. The suspect requested a ride to a local gas station and during the conversation, sexually assaulted the victim.
The victim was able to get into her vehicle and leave the area, and police say she was not injured in the attack.
Police have provided a composite sketch of the suspect who is described as a 40-year-old male with dark complexion around 5-foot-10 with a slim build. The suspect spoke in an African accent and was wearing a grey hoodie at the time of the assault.
RCMP are requesting anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect to contact the Brooks detachment at 403-362-5535, or anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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