Surrey police ask for help identifying suspect after neonatal unit assault

The Surrey Police Service (SPS) says it is turning to the public for help identifying an assault suspect.

Shortly before 7 a.m. on Oct. 28, a woman entered the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Surrey Memorial Hospital, police say.

“The suspect then allegedly removed her shirt and made skin-to-skin contact with three infants,” the SPS said.

“None of the infants were injured as a result of the interaction.”

Security officers then removed the woman from the building.

Police say they weren’t notified of the incident until several hours later, around 1 p.m. They have yet to identify the suspect, who is described as being between 30 and 40 years old and 5’2″ with a heavy build.

The SPS has shared a photo of the suspect as she was last seen. She was wearing a black hoodie with the words “Essentials Department” in white lettering on the chest, dirty grey sweatpants, cream-coloured sandals, and black socks. She was carrying a camouflage jacket.

Anyone with any information about the suspect’s identity is asked to call the Surrey Police Service at 604-599-0502 and refer to file 25-94777.