Kelowna Woman Fights Off Attacker

RCMP are alerting the general public to a seemingly random attack carried out against an adult woman in the Kelowna area as police appeal for anyone with any information, that may lead to an arrest, to come forward immediately.

On October 12, 2018 at 11:56 pm, Kelowna RCMP received a report of an adult female who was assaulted by an unknown male suspect, while walking in the area of Elliot Avenue and Richter Street. Police have learned that the male suspect had followed the woman for several blocks, he spoke casually to her along the way. The victim reported being aware of his presence, however did not feel threatened by the man.

“That changed quickly, when the suspect allegedly chased after the female, tackled her and dragged onto a property located in the 2000 block of Richter Street,” states RCMP Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey. “RCMP credit the woman for her strong will, as she managed to free herself and run away.”

It was very fortunate that a passing motorist stopped to assist when he observed the victim being chased by her alleged attacker. The suspect fled the area on foot, after the woman jumped into the Good Samaritan’s vehicle. The victim was taken by the motorist to the RCMP Detachment to speak with police, as additional officers searched for the suspect.