British Columbia

Surrey RCMP seek male suspect in three alleged groping incidents

Police have released surveillance images of the man, and are asking for help identifying him.

The incidents happened at retail stores across Surrey between December 2018 and last week

Police said the man allegedly grabbed three separate store employees after asking them for help between Dec. 22, 2018 and Jan. 18, 2019. (Surrey RCMP)

Surrey RCMP are asking for help identifying a suspect in three alleged groping incidents across the city.

The first happened in December of last year, with the most recent incident happening last week.

The first incident was at a store in the 12000-block of 72 Avenue around 5:00 p.m, when the man requested help from a female employee before grabbing her and attempting to walk with her.

The second happened on Dec. 31, 2018 at a store in the 10300-block of 152 Street, where the suspect again asked for help before grabbing an employee and exiting the store.

Police said a nearly identical third incident happened on Jan. 18, 2019 in the 7400-block of King George Boulevard.

RCMP describe the suspect as having chubby cheeks, a medium build and a moustache.

Anyone who witnessed any of the incidents or knows the identity of the man is asked to contact Surrey RCMP.