Charges have been laid against a Kamloops man after a woman was reportedly sexually assaulted while giving a stranger a ride, and say there man be more victims.
Const. Crystal Evely says it happened early in the morning on Sunday. She says a woman parked at Riverside Park was approached by a man, who said he needed a ride and was injured.
Evelyn says the woman was sexually assaulted in her vehicle by the man. She says Mounties were called afterwards, and promptly arrested a man at the area where the suspect was dropped off.
“Although police cannot go into specifics at this time due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, it is believed there may be more victims and witnesses who have yet to come forward,” Evelyn says.
Police urge any potential victims or witnesses to call Kamloops RCMP.
Cody Joseph, 24, has been charged with one count of sexual assault. He remains in custody and will appear in Kamloops court on Monday.
(Photo: RCMP Handout)