Burnaby RCMP looking for suspect who allegedly pinched boy’s butt

By Michael Williams

Posted September 11, 2022 2:28 pm.

Last Updated September 12, 2022 11:30 am.

Mounties in Burnaby are asking the public to help them identify a suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a six-year-old boy in the Metropolis at Metrotown food court.

The incident happened around 4 p.m. Friday, according to Burnaby RCMP.

Police said in a statement that officers responded to an allegation that “an unknown man had grabbed and pinched a six-year-old boy’s buttocks.”

The suspect fled before police arrived, but a witness was able to snap a photo of him before he left. Police shared the photo that was taken with the public on Sunday.

“If you recognize the man in the photo, please come forward and speak to our investigators,” said Cpl. Mike Kalanj in the statement.

Police ask anyone with information to call the Burnaby RCMP detachment at 604-646-9999.

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