Richmond RCMP is investigating an early morning attempted abduction after a 59-year-old woman was grabbed from behind.
At around 6:45 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 27 the woman was walking eastbound in the 5600 block of Blundell Road towards No. 2 Road, when she was grabbed from behind by someone, believed to be man.
The victim struggled, according to police, and she was able to escape the man's clutches.
The suspect then fled westbound on Blundell and then southbound on Clifton Road.
He is thought to be around five feet, seven inches tall, with a slim build and wearing black clothing.
The suspect may also have an injury to his hand or fingers as a result of the struggle with the victim.
Cpl. Stephanie Ashton, of the Richmond RCMP, said "the fog and poor weather conditions may have helped the suspect escape, as it was difficult to see," "It is best anytime you are walking in poor weather conditions to stick to well-lit streets and, whenever possible, travel with another person."
Police are asking anyone who was in the area and may have seen the suspect fleeing to contact Richmond RCMP by email at Richmond_tips@rcmp-grc. gc.ca or contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
