The Saanich Police Department is asking the public to help identify a man accused of repeatedly harassing women while cycling along the Galloping Goose Regional Trail, authorities said on July 14.
Police appeal for information
Investigators say the incidents involved a man making inappropriate comments toward women on the trail and that, in at least one reported episode near Grange Road, the cyclist allegedly yelled at a woman and made an obscene gesture as he rode past.
“The suspect typically targets women when no other men are nearby,”
The Saanich police description places the man as a white male, approximately 55 to 65 years old, about six feet tall with a slim build and grey‑brown hair. He was seen on a silver bicycle wearing a dark helmet. The matter is being investigated by the Saanich Police under file number 26‑8007.
Trail use and community concern
The Galloping Goose is a heavily used regional route for commuters, recreational cyclists and pedestrians in Saanich and surrounding municipalities. Incidents like those reported raise questions about safety and how policing resources and prevention measures are deployed along multiuse corridors that cross municipal boundaries.
- Where to report: Saanich Police at (250) 475‑4321 (reference file 26‑8007).
- To provide anonymous tips: Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑8477.
- Location cited in police notice: near Grange Road on the Galloping Goose Regional Trail.
Context and related reports
Police statements did not link the current appeal to an earlier, separate incident reported in early June in the Gonzales Beach and lower Foul Bay area, where a photographer said he captured images of a cyclist shouting homophobic remarks at two women. Investigators have not indicated any connection between that matter and the Saanich file.
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Age | 55–65 |
| Height | About six feet |
| Build / hair | Slim; grey‑brown hair |
| Equipment | Silver bicycle; dark helmet |
Saanich Police ask anyone who recognises the man from the description or photograph released by Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers to contact the department or call Crime Stoppers anonymously. The request for community assistance underscores ongoing concerns about harassment in public spaces and the importance of reporting to ensure investigators can assess patterns and take appropriate action.
