A Surrey man has been charged and released from custody after a stranger sexually assaulted a woman in her own home.
According to police, the incident occurred on the evening of January 10th in the Guildford area of Surrey. The victim, a woman in her 30s, reported that she had been sexually assaulted by a stranger who had entered her home.
The suspect, identified as 29-year-old John Smith, was arrested and charged with sexual assault and break and enter. He was released from custody on strict conditions, including a ban on contacting the victim or being within 100 meters of her residence.
The Surrey RCMP is reminding the public to be vigilant and take precautions to ensure their safety, especially when it comes to strangers entering their homes. They are also urging anyone with information about this incident to come forward and contact them.
This incident has sparked concern and fear among residents in the Guildford area. Many are calling for increased security measures and police presence in the neighborhood.
The Surrey RCMP is assuring the public that they are taking this incident seriously and are actively investigating. They are also reminding residents to report any suspicious activity or individuals in their neighborhood.
This is a developing story and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. In the meantime, the Surrey RCMP is urging anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
