Saanich Police continue to seek the suspect in a sexual assault that took place Saturday (Aug. 18) in the 3600 block of Highway 17 in broad daylight.

B次元官网网址淲e are working to identify the suspect,B次元官网网址� said Sgt. Chris Horsley. B次元官网网址淲e believe they [had only] met a short time before.B次元官网网址�

According to police, the suspect, an adult male, and a girl younger than 16 were somewhat familiar with each other when she B次元官网网址渨illinglyB次元官网网址� accompanied him before she was assaulted in a tent along Highway 17 near the shopping centre at Ravine Way.

Police are reviewing video footage from nearby businesses. Because the victim is younger than 16, police will likely recommend a charge of sexual interference in addition to sexual assault.

B次元官网网址淭he victim is currently being supported by family and others,B次元官网网址� Horsley said. B次元官网网址淲eB次元官网网址檙e not sure if the tent belongs to the suspect. WeB次元官网网址檙e still trying to determine to what degree they knew each other but it appears she willingly went to the tent.B次元官网网址�

Horsley said the incident that occurred near the Lochside Trail isnB次元官网网址檛 considered a random act, because the two were known to each other.

B次元官网网址淪aanich Police are aware of some social media that is suggesting the incident occurred in the Regina Park homeless encampment. However, Saanich Police can confirm this incident did not occur at that location,B次元官网网址� said a release.

Saanich Police continue to investigate the matter.