3 more women report assaults in area of Coquitlam park

Coquitlam RCMPhave received three more reports of women being targetedin the Glen Park area,bringing the total number of victims in a string of alleged sexual assaults in the area to seven.

Police say the assailant preys on women who are walking alone, usually by coming up from behind and then slapping, punching orgrabbing them, beforerunning away.

Cpl. Michael McLaughlin of the Coquitlam RCMP says nobody has been able to provide a description of the suspect's face.

However, witnesses have reported he has a slight build, is short or below averageheight and was wearingdark clothes and a black jacket.

McLaughin said the public needs to be on the lookoutand conscious of their surroundings.

"This is a community situation," he said. "Everyone needs to be aware."

Four assaults were initially reported on Monday.Police said they happened on Dec. 16, Dec. 19, Jan. 22 and Jan. 25.

Coquitlam RCMP's sex crimes unit is leading the investigation.