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RCMP need help identifying sexual assault suspect

Last Updated Sep 15, 2017 at 4:38 pm MDT

PHOTO. Supplied. RCMP sketch of a sexual assault suspect.

The Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public’s help in identifying a sexual assault suspect.

On July 21st, 2017 at approximately 2:45 a.m. a 17-year-old female had been walking alone on Highway 63, near the Steinhauer Bridge, when a lone male stopped and sexually assaulted her, before leaving in a black car.

The suspect is described as a 30-year-old Caucasian male, standing around 5’10”, weighing about 180 lbs and was wearing all black clothing including a black hat.

If you have any information regarding this assault, or the identity of the male, please contact the Wood Buffalo RCMP at (780)788-4000.