Abbotsford Police are turning to the public to help them identify the suspect in an assault that took place in the summer.
According to police, a youth was assaulted by the unknown man following a confrontation on Aug. 13 at about 8:45 p.m. in the 34400 block of Pearl Avenue.
The man accused a group of young people of damaging a newspaper box in the area, and then assaulted one of them, police said.
The young person required overnight hospitalization for his injuries from the incident. Police have now released a composite sketch of the suspect.
He is described as 30-40 years old, and 5’ 9” to 5’ 10” with a muscular build. He had stubbled blonde and grey facial hair, along with short, balding grey and blonde hair. He was wearing a blue shirt, brown cargo pants and sandals.
Anyone with more information or who can identify the suspect male is asked to contact the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225.
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