Coquitlam RCMP say they've received a number of tips about a disturbing sexual assault last month.
Late last month, the Mounties released a sketch of one of two suspects believed to be involved in the assault, which happened just after 2:30 a.m. on April 16. A young woman was walking home in the area of Foster Avenue and Linton Street when she was stopped by two men in a silver SUV, possibly a Dodge Durango, and asked for directions.
During the conversation, one of the men got out of the SUV and forced the woman into the vehicle, where she was sexually assaulted, according to police. She was dropped off a short time later near Austin Avenue and Draycott Street.
"We got a number of tips but we cannot say how many," said Cpl. Jamie Chung. "We're following up with all the tips we received and we are still working on the file."
Police released a composite sketch of the man investigators believe was the driver; he's described as a dark-skinned man in his mid to late 20s with short dark hair and dark eyes. The passenger, who allegedly committed the assault, is described as dark-skinned, in his mid to late 20s, with short, dark hair and dark eyes and approximately 5'7" tall. Neither man was said to have an accent.
Police are also looking for the silver SUV, possibly a first-generation Dodge Durango (1998 to 2003 model years).
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2015-11811 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca.
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