Surrey RCMP is appealing to the public for tips after a woman was assaulted in the Newton area on Thursday morning. A statement said the woman, who is in her 20s, was grabbed from behind and "bear hugged" as she was walking along the 12500 block of 72 Avenue around 5:30 a.m. PT. RCMP said the suspect also covered the woman's mouth with his hand. The suspect is described as a man about five feet tall with a beard and medium build. The RCMP's Special Victims Unit is investigating and asking anyone who has information that could lead to the suspect's identification to come forward.

Source: CBC News January 04, 2019 20:26 UTC