Calgary police seek suspect in downtown sexual assault

By 660 NEWS Staff

Posted Oct 8, 2021 5:10 pm.

Last Updated Oct 8, 2021 6:16 pm.

CALGARY — Calgary police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a sexual assault outside the CORE Shopping Centre.

The incident occurred on Sept. 4, at 6 p.m. at the LRT station along 3 Street SW.

An unknown man approached a group of people and began shouting obscenities at them.

It’s believed the man then approached a woman in the group, sexually assaulted her, and walked away.

Police describe the suspect as being 5’9″ tall, between 25 and 30 years of age with a heavy build and a goatee.

He wore a black shirt with a white logo on the front and back, jeans, and black Converse shoes with white soles.

Anyone with information or can identify the suspect is asked to contact the Calgary Police non-emergency line at 403-266-1234, or call Crime Stoppers.

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