Saanich Police are investigating a sexual assault on the Lochside Regional Trail.

Police report a 21-year-old woman was walking east on McKenzie Avenue toward Borden Street at about 2:30 a.m. Saturday when she was tackled to the ground at the Lochside Trail.

B次元官网网址淭he unidentified suspect then grabbed the victim, by the waist, and attempted to pull her towards him,B次元官网网址� said Sgt. Jereme Leslie with Saanich Police. B次元官网网址淭he suspect attempted to remove the victimB次元官网网址檚 shorts, however, the victim fought back and was able to escape.B次元官网网址�

The suspect is described as a white male, 25 to 35 years old, with dark tanned skin that made him appear almost Hispanic or First Nations. He is described as five-foot-10, with a heavy build and a light stubble on his face, wearing a dark long-sleeve shirt and black baseball hat with white insignia.

B次元官网网址淭he survivor of the attack is an incredibly brave woman and she even managed to fight off the assailantB次元官网网址� said Leslie. B次元官网网址淥fficers are currently investigating the sexual assault and weB次元官网网址檙e asking for anyone who may have seen the assault, or knows who the suspect is, to come forward and talk with police.B次元官网网址�

He said all survivors of sexualized violence should know that police believe you.

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or details on this crime, is asked to call Saanich Police at 250-475-4321 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, where you can remain anonymous.

For more information about support services please visit the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre at .