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Teen Charged with Sexual Assault of Stranger on Vancouver Island
Forensic evidence led police to the suspect, who remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing, RCMP said.
- On Tuesday, RCMP arrested a 17-year-old suspect in connection with a July 2024 break-in and sexual assault at a Cobble Hill home.
- Shawnigan Lake RCMP responded to a Carleton Road residence on July 23, 2024, after receiving reports that an unknown man had broken in and sexually assaulted an elderly woman.
- The Prosecution Service approved charges on June 1 after forensic evidence analysis by the Island District RCMP Forensic Identification Section and The Island District General Investigation Section, said Corporal Alex.
- Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the suspect cannot be named; he remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing.
- The RCMP stated they will not provide further information regarding the investigation, as the case is now before the court.
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