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(Image Credit: Fort St. John RCMP)
By Nathaniel Leigh
Fort St. John RCMP

FSJ RCMP seeking public’s assistance identifying home invasion suspect

Oct 29, 2026 | 11:27 AM

Fort St. John RCMP are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect connected to a recent home invasion and sexual assault.

On Oct. 27 around 11:00 p.m., an unknown man followed a female resident to her home in the 8900 block of 87 Street in Fort St. John before being scared off.

Police were called but were unable to locate the man, who managed to re-enter the home and sexually assaulted a second resident before being scared off again.

The Fort St. John General Investigative section has taken custody of the investigation and has identified a suspect.

The suspect is described as:

  • Caucasian male,
  • In his mid-thirties,
  • Tall,
  • Heavier set,
  • Has facial hair,
  • Wearing black pants, a black hoodie, and a hat at the time of the offence.

(Image Credit: Fort St. John)

Anyone with information about this suspect is asked to contact the Fort St. John RCMP at 250-787-8100.

by Nathaniel Leigh