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Woman Attacked by Stranger Posing as Stranded Driver
5 Sep
Summary
- A woman was assaulted when she stopped to help a man on Highway 1.
- The attacker was described as a white man in his 40s, with dark facial hair.
- The suspect's vehicle was a small, dark sedan or coupe, possibly a Honda Civic.
An assault occurred early Friday morning in Lakelands, Nova Scotia, prompting an investigation by the West Hants RCMP. The incident took place around 1:30 a.m. when a woman driving on Highway 1 was flagged down by a man.
The man, who had stopped his car with hazard lights flashing, approached the woman. When she exited her vehicle to offer assistance, he allegedly shoved her to the ground. The woman defended herself and was able to escape in her car without sustaining physical injuries.
Authorities are seeking a man described as being in his 40s, white, approximately five-foot-eight, with dark facial hair, and dressed in black. His vehicle is believed to be a small, dark-colored sedan or coupe, potentially a Honda Civic.
RCMP stated that no other similar incidents have been reported in Nova Scotia. They advise the public to contact police if they encounter similar behavior and feel unsafe, rather than stopping. Emergency situations should be reported via 911.
