Mounties are looking for the driver of a maroon van, who has followed women in Surrey twice this month.
On Tuesday (Jan. 24) at 5 p.m., a woman was jogging in the 14000-block of 80 Avenue, when she noticed the van circling the area. It stopped and the driver got out, and watched the woman.
He tried to speak with her, and followed her on foot, until she left in her vehicle.
Then on Wednesday , a girl was walking her dog in the 14900-block of 96 Avenue at 3:30 pm, when she noticed a van following her.
The van sped up and slowed down to match her pace. She darted out of the way and hid until the van drove away.
Surrey RCMP’s Special Victims Unit is leading this investigation. Police are canvassing for witnesses and looking at CCTV in the areas.
In both incidents the vehicle is described as an older maroon coloured van. A witness also describes it as having a boxy shape, sliding doors, and tinted windows.
The driver is described as an adult male in his 40’s, with dark circles under his eyes, and salt and pepper hair. He was last seen wearing dark coloured sweat pants and a black hoodie.
“This investigation is a priority for our Special Victims Unit,” said Surrey RCMP Cpl. Scotty Schumann. “If anyone sees a van matching this description please call police right away and record the license plate number if you can.
In both of these incidents the females were aware of their surroundings and were able to avoid a situation that did not feel safe. If you are confronted by a person jeopardizing your safety, do what you can to draw attention to yourself, remove yourself from the situation, and call police as soon as possible.”
Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or Crime Stoppers, if they wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.solvecrime.ca.
