Police search for man who sexually assaulted a youth near Johnny Bright School
Police officers are looking for help identifying a 40-year-old man who sexually assaulted a girl on Sunday near a southwest Edmonton school.
According to police, around 2:50 p.m., a girl was longboarding in the treed area close to Johnny Bright School when an unknown man chased her, attacked and assaulted her. The girl freed herself, fled and called police.
Police describe the man as a Southeast Asian, believed to be around 6 feet tall (1.8 metres), with an average build, black curly hair, a black curly beard, and has a deep, raspy voice and an accent.
At the time of the incident, officers say the man may have sustained injuries to his face, was dressed in black pants and a black hoodie and wore a blue/white medical mask.
The description is similar to the suspect involved in a sexual assault near a Mill Woods school last week. Police say it's too early to tell if it's the same suspect, but they're looking into it.
Anyone who lives in the area is asked to review their dashcam or CCTV footage or has information is asked to contact EPS at 780-423-4567. Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
Recommended Articles
-
Chiefs say Pope's visit important to understand impacts of residential schools
Leaders from four First Nations in central Alberta say the Pope's upcoming visit can help the world understand the impacts and intergenerational trauma that the residential school system inflicted on Indigenous people. -
Here's how you can celebrate Canada Day in Edmonton and area in 2022
Get ready to celebrate Canada on Friday with this list of events taking place in and around Edmonton on July 1. -
Backers of Calgary-Banff train say they need Parks Canada to get on board
The backers of a proposed $1.5-billion Calgary to Banff passenger train say they need Parks Canada to enact policies that encourage public transit.
-
Evidence of gunshot found in Kitchener neighbourhood
Evidence of gunfire has been found in the area of Avalon Place in Kitchener. -
Long-standing auto shop in the Exchange District getting set to close its doors
J.W. McDonald Auto Service has had a few names over the years but it has always been able to provide vehicle service to Winnipeggers. But now, the Exchange District staple is gearing down and set to close its doors for good. -
Annual march for Lisa Marie Young marks 20 years since Nanaimo woman's disappearance
Lisa Marie Young’s disappearance is nearing its somber 20 year anniversary, and on Sunday an annual March for Justice for Lisa was held in downtown Nanaimo, B.C. -
MLHU: Monkeypox vaccination clinics for at-risk population this week
As the number of confirmed monkeypox cases approaches 100 in Ontario, the Middlesex London Health Unit is broadening its response. -
This is when you can set off fireworks in Windsor
Windsor firefighters are reminding residents about the rules for launching consumer fireworks in the city. -
Ontario man in years-long battle with RBC for $8,000 after someone stole his PIN
An Ontario man says he’s been in a “helpless” years-long battle with the RBC, and is now in debt and on the hook for more than $8,000, after someone stole his debit card and guessed his PIN. -
911 calls expected to spike during B.C.'s first summer without COVID-19 restrictions
The agency that oversees the majority of British Columbia’s 911 calls is anticipating one of the busiest summers on record for emergency services and first responders. -
Police warn of increased pickpocketing in downtown Toronto nightclubs
Toronto Police Service (TPS) is warning the public of an increase in pickpocket style thefts in and around Toronto’s entertainment district, primarily in nightclubs. -
Former N.L. Tory leader Crosbie donated $300K to his party during election year
The former leader of Newfoundland and Labrador's Progressive Conservative party donated $300,000 to his party in the 2021 election year.
