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Police search for man who groped woman on University of Calgary campus

The University of Calgary. Riley Brandt, University of Calgary, 2012

CALGARY- Police are trying to track down a man who groped a woman on the University of Calgary campus.

Just before 7 p.m. on Wednesday, an 18-year-old woman was walking on the east side of the campus when she was approached by a man. He grabbed her wrists and shoulders, then forcibly hugged her and refused to let her go.

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The woman was eventually able to get away, and the suspect ran in the opposite direction.

He’s described as being between 22 and 25 years old, about 5’5” tall with a slim build. He has black hair, brown eyes and had stubble on his face. At the time of the incident he was wearing a bright green T-shirt and dark-coloured cargo shorts.

Anyone with information is asked to call police or Crime Stoppers.

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