Police investigate series of sexual assaults and robberies

Calgary police are looking for help locating a suspect in connections with a series of sexual assaults and robberies that happened in January.

So far, investigators know of six incidents happening in several communities around the city.

Police say the robberies and assaults took place between Jan. 10 and Jan. 30 in the areas of Chinook, Ogden and Montgomery.

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“In each instance, a suspect entered a personal care business, demanded money and later sexually assaulted female employees at gunpoint,” said detective Timothy Fitzgibbon.

Fitzgibbon said the suspect would pose as a potential customer and tried to determine if the victim was alone before carrying out the crimes.

“In some instances, the man stayed in the business speaking with employees and revealing personal details. When interrupted by other staff or customers, the offender would flee the scene,” said Fitzgibbon.

The suspect is described as a man between the ages of 30 and 50, just over six feet tall and weighing 240 pounds. He has reddish hair and a beard.

At the time of the offences, the suspect was wearing a lightweight black and grey winter jacket with black track pants, either running shoes or short black boots, and either a baseball cap or black toque.

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The suspect has also been seen driving a 2011 to 2020 black Dodge Caravan.

Anyone with information is asked to contact CPS at 403-266-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.8477 (TIPS).