West Shore RCMP have apprehended a man who was allegedly exposing himself to passersby and sexually assaulting one woman.
Police say that on Thursday, March 14th at around 7:06 p.m., they received a report of an intoxicated man who was exposing himself to citizens in the 850 block of Orono Road in Langford.
Officers arrived but reportedly could not locate the man, so they moved on.
At around 7:48 p.m., West Shore RCMP say they received another call regarding the same suspect allegedly sexually assaulting a woman by touching her inappropriately, then running away.
Someone reportedly called police and tipped them off that the suspect was in the area of Goldstream Avenue and Island Highway in Colwood.
Police say they found him there, but the suspect initially ran from officers. He was apprehended after a brief chase.
The 27-year-old suspect was arrested for charges of sexual assault, indecent exposure and obstructing a police officer.
Police say the suspect is currently in their custody and has a court appearance in the afternoon of Friday March 15th.
“There is no indication that the public is at-risk as this suspect is in police custody,” said Cpl. Nancy Saggar, West Shore RCMP Media Relations Officer.
She added that the suspect was only able to be apprehended because of the multiple witnesses who called in with information.
