West Kelowna RCMP renew appeal for information in Big White sexual assault case

West Kelowna RCMP is renewing its appeal for information in a historical aggravated sexual assault investigation linked to Big White Ski Resort dating back to 2002.

The incident occurred on Dec. 27, 2002, when police were called to an assault involving a 19-year-old woman from Australia who was working in the area at the time. Investigators said the victim suffered serious injuries.

Police said the suspect fled the scene on foot and was described as a man with brown hair wearing a yellow jacket, or a jacket containing yellow colouring. Despite extensive investigative work at the time, the suspect was not identified.

The case has remained open under file 2002-58983, and investigators say a recent review has prompted renewed attention to the file. Officers say advances in investigative techniques have created new opportunities to re-examine historical cases.