The Codiac Regional RCMP is investigating after a woman was assaulted with a weapon. It happened around 9:50 p.m. on April 27, 2017 near the intersection of Elmwood Drive and Highway #2 in Moncton. The woman was walking near the intersection when she was approached and grabbed by a man who was holding a weapon. She was forced to a nearby wooded area but managed to fight off her assailant. The suspect fled the scene.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian male in his mid-twenties to early thirties, with dark hair. He was wearing a white hoodie.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Codiac Regional RCMP at 506-857-2400. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by texting TIP212 + your message to 'CRIMES' (274637), or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca