Suspect wanted in connection to sexual assault
Posted Oct 7, 2011 11:52 am.
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Calgary police have issues warrants for a man they believe to be responsible for a recent sexual assault.
On September the 28th, a woman left a bus at the corner of 52nd Street and Madigan Drive northeast and police say she was followed off the bus by a man, who grabbed her and threatened her with a knife demanding sex.
The woman managed to get away, running across the street and investigators believe the suspect then made his way into a nearby Burger King.
Police say once inside, he unsuccessfully tried to rob the restaurant by jumping the counter and then fled the area.
19-year old Rance Joseph Bearhat of no fixed address, is facing charges of robbery, assault, sexual assault and two counts of uttering threats.
Bearhat is Aboriginal, 5’9″ and 165 lbs with black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police or Crime Stoppers.
