News and event information for Williams Lake, BC - as it happens.

On August 10, at approximately 7:30pm, a 67 year old male attempted to pull a 14 year old girl into a wooded area near North Fraser Drive and Edkins Street. The girl was able to escape uninjured and immediately ran to a nearby residence for help. The police were contacted and several RCMP members quickly responded to the scene of the offence. The young victim provided a detailed description of the male and police immediately began conducting patrols in the area. 

RCMP members located a male suspect who matched the description and was in the immediate vicinity of the offence. The male was arrested and held in custody to appear before a Judge on August 11, 2010. The Quesnel RCMP are recommending charges of assault and sexual interference. 

The Quesnel RCMP would like to remind people, in particular, young people to walk in groups, stay away from secluded areas and be aware of your surroundings. 

If anyone has any information regarding this incident or any other crimes in the Quesnel area, they are asked to contact the Quesnel RCMP at (250) 992-9211 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Should your information lead to the arrest of the responsible party, Crime Stoppers will pay cash for the TIP.

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