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Man arrested for sexual interference of child at park in Abbotsford

Incident alleged to have occurred Monday in public washroom at Grant Park
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The Abbotsford Police Department (APD) is investigating an allegation of sexual interference involving a child that occurred Monday (Sept. 6) inside a public washroom at Grant Park.

The incident took place at around 4 p.m. at the park located at 31850 Madiera Place in west Abbotsford.

Sgt. Judy Bird said because the victim is a child, the specifics of the incident are not being released.

She said the suspect left the area on his bicycle, but was later located and arrested for sexual interference.

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The man is described as South Asian, in his 40s or 50s, and having a medium build. He was wearing a white “bucket hat” and was carrying a Superstore cooler bag.

Bird said anyone who believes they had contact with a man matching that description or who might have information is asked to call the APD at 604-859-5225 or text 222973 (abbypd).

The man has been released from custody with conditions that include:

• not communicating with anyone under the age of 16;

• not going to any public parks, swimming areas, community centres or theatres where people under the age of 16 years are present or reasonably expected to be present; and

• not entering schools, school grounds, playgrounds or daycares where people under the age of 16 years are present or expected to be present.

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Vikki Hopes

About the Author: Vikki Hopes

I have been a journalist for almost 40 years, and have been at the Abbotsford News since 1991.
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