Girl sexually assaulted at Abbotsford park, police investigating

An Abbotsford Police Department cruiser. (CityNews Image)

By Jan Schuermann

Posted April 16, 2025 10:44 am.

Last Updated April 16, 2025 10:45 am.

The Abbotsford Police Department says it is investigating an alleged sexual assault of a girl at a park on Monday night.

AbbyPD says the incident happened sometime between 10 p.m. and 11:45 p.m. at Downes Bowl Park in the city’s Clearbrook neighbourhood.

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Police say the victim was alone when an unknown man, believed to be between 15 and 20 years old, allegedly sexually assaulted her.

The victim described the alleged perpetrator as 5’5″, with a bowl cut, dark brown hair, and a short dark beard. Police say he was last seen wearing grey pants, a grey sweater, and white shoes.

The AbbyPD says its Sex Crimes Unit is investigating; however, it believes it was a random incident. No suspect has been identified or arrested at this time.

The AbbyPD is urging anyone with information about the incident, including dash camera footage from the area of Downes Bowl Park, to contact police at 604-859-5225.

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