15-year-old sexually assaulted in Rutland
September 21, 2007

Kelowna, BC: Police investigate another assault in the Rutland area
Members of the Kelowna RCMP responded to a sexual assault last night at around 9:15pm. Investigators learned that a 15-year-old Kelowna girl, who had been walking home from a bus stop at Highway 33 and Gertsmar Road, was attacked by an unknown man. While walking on Gertsmar Road, the victim was pushed to the ground by her attacker and sexually assaulted. The victim yelled out and fought off her attacker at which point he fled the area. The suspect is described as a Caucasian man, approximately 6"0 tall, with light colored shaved hair, and clean shaven.

The investigators are asking anyone who may have taken the #10 City Bus from Orchard Park Mall last night at 9:00pm, and exited at the bus stop located on Highway 33 at Gertsmar Road (near the Shell Gas Station), to please contact the Kelowna RCMP by calling 762-3300.

At this time investigators do believe that this incident is related to four other assaults which have all occurred since July 26th, 2007. Police would like to warn the Public once again to avoid walking alone during the evening hours if at all possible.

The investigation is continuing.