(St. John’s, NL), May 2, 2024 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary’s (RNC) Child Abuse and Sexual Assault (CASA) unit is investigating a sexual assault in St. John’s.

On Monday night (April 29), Operational Patrol Officers received a report that a woman had been sexually assaulted earlier that evening in the area of Bay Bulls Road, near the Pitts Memorial Drive overpass. The female was taken to a hospital to receive medical assistance.

The woman and the suspect met just prior to the assault. The RNC are seeking a man, who was riding a bicycle in the area around the time of the assault.

The RNC is seeking information, including any video footage from the area of Bay Bulls Road and Columbus Drive between 8 p.m. and midnight. Anyone with information is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit nlcrimestoppers.com.

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File # 2024-25856 

Cst. James. C. Cadigan  #775
Media Relations & Public Communication
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709)729-8658