Sex Assault Update

Vernon RCMP say a suspect wanted for a sexual assault on a woman last week is also believed responsible for a prior assault on another victim.

Police Spokesman Gord Molendyk says the two women have worked with a sketch artist to produce a composite drawing of the man.

"It appears the evidence shows she was actually the first victim. It happened  prior to when it first came to light last week about the white van. So this one happened prior to that."

Police say the suspect appears to be targeting women who are alone in the downtown core.

He's believed to be in his 30's with short light brown hair and is between 5'8" to 5'10" and weighs about 170 lbs.

The white van is believed to be an older model which possibly has windows in the back.

Starlee Speers- Vernon