Edmonton, Alberta – Police arrested a 26-year-old male suspect last night in relation to seven incidents that took place in a northwest Edmonton neighbourhood in April.
The incidents, which took place between Sunday, April 2, 2023, and Sunday, April 30, 2023, involve a male committing various crimes, including assaults and, most recently, sexual assaults. All of the incidents have targeted females, and all have taken place in the Cumberland neighbourhood between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.
Police issued a warning about this on May 2, 2023, after investigators from the Sexual Assault Section had confidently determined there was a connection between all seven incidents in the neighborhood.
Several charges are pending against the 26-year-old male including break and enter with the intent to commit theft (x4), robbery (x2), sexual assault and sexual assault with a weapon.
Detectives with the EPS Sexual Assault Section continue to investigate and are asking anyone who may have been victimized to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.
Edmonton Police Service
MRU #: SA23R005-1
“Dedicated to Protect, Proud to Serve”
BACKGROUND
Edmonton, Alberta – The Edmonton Police Service Sexual Assault Section is investigating a series of seven incidents that took place in a northwest Edmonton neighbourhood in April.
The incidents, which took place between Sunday, April 2, 2023, and Sunday, April 30, 2023, involve a male committing various crimes, including assaults and, most recently, sexual assaults. To date, all of the incidents have targeted females, and all have taken place in the Cumberland neighbourhood between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.
Given the similar descriptions provided, investigators believe the same male is responsible for all seven incidents and, as his behavior has escalated, are issuing a warning to residents in the area. Likewise, detectives are asking anyone who has encountered or been victimized by the described male to contact police immediately.
The suspect is described as a 25-30-year-old white male with a thin build and a buzz cut. He was reportedly wearing dark pants and a hoodie, most often with the hood up. A map of the neighbourhood is included below.
Detectives with the EPS Sexual Assault Section continue to investigate and are asking anyone who may have information about these incidents or the suspect to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.
Edmonton Police Service
MRU #: SA23R005
“Dedicated to Protect, Proud to Serve”
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