Man charged after allegedly sexually assaulting youth in Surrey’s Bear Creek Park

Bear Creek Park anear the intersection of King George Boulevard and 88 Avenue on Friday March 20, 2026. (CityNews Image)

By Emma Crawford

Posted August 17, 2026 9:31 am.

The Surrey Police Service (SPS) says a man has been charged after an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a female youth in a local park Aug. 9.

Police say they were called to Bear Creek Park shortly after 8 p.m. after the victim was reportedly groped by a man. The suspect then left the scene.

The girl was uninjured, the SPS says.

On Aug. 12, police issued a public appeal for more information and released an image of the suspect. He was arrested later that same day.

A 40-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference, the SPS says. He remains in custody until his next scheduled court appearance on Aug. 17.

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