Calgary police charge man in public sexual assault

Calgary police are asking the public for help in identifying a man after a public sexual assault last month.
Calgary police are asking the public for help in identifying a man after a public sexual assault last month. Investigators have now charged Sandeep Kataria, 37, with one count of sexual assault. (Courtesy Calgary Police)

By Lauryn Heintz

Posted Oct 16, 2023 2:50 pm.

Last Updated Oct 20, 2023 9:44 am.

Calgary police have laid charges against a man in a public sexual assault last month.

Investigators say on Thursday, Sept. 21 around 12:30 p.m., a woman exited a store after shopping at the Richmond Square shopping centre, when an unknown man came up to her and requested a photo.

The victim said yes, according to police, and the man then touched her in a sexual manner without her consent.

She was able to go into a nearby store and ask for help.

On Friday, police said 37-year-old Sandeep Kataria had been charged with one count of sexual assault.

His next court appearance is Monday, Dec. 18.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234 or anonymously through CrimeStoppers.

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