Oak Bay police have not identified a suspect yet in an April 25th attack on an Oak Bay resident who surprised an intruder in her home in the 25-hundred block of Esplanade. The 45 year old woman was attacked with a knife-like object -- possibly a machete -- suffering numerous wounds. She survived. But the intruder fled and remains at large. Police say there is nothing to suggest she was targeted.
Deputy Chief Ray Bernoties says investigators are confident there are people in the community that have information about the horrific attack, and is asking them to come forward and speak with investigators.
Saanich Police Department, the Saanich Police Department Detective Division have taken the lead role in the investigation.
Bernoties says while police respect the public's desire for information, Police will share what they can, when they can, so as not to impact the investigation.