Police search for suspect following attempted sexual assault in Mill Creek Ravine

EDMONTON – Police are searching for a suspect after an attempted sexual assault in Mill Creek Ravine Tuesday evening.

Around 5 p.m., police say a 26-year-old woman was walking in the ravine, near 76 Avenue and 95 Street, when she was approached from behind by a man with a knife.

The woman was forced into a treed area and the man reportedly attempted to sexually assault her. When the woman screamed for help, a person in the area came to her assistance. The suspect then ran off into the ravine. The EPS Canine Unit was called in, but was unable to track the suspect.

“We believe there were a number of people using the trails in the river valley at the time of the attempted assault,” said Det. Andrew Larson with the EPS Sexual Assault Section. “We’re looking to speak with anyone who may have information about the incident or the suspect.”

The suspect is described as a black man in his mid to late 20s, approximately 5’10” tall, with a thin build and short hair. He was wearing a light-coloured, long-sleeved shirt and may have been wearing glasses.

Anyone with information about the attempted sexual assault in asked to contact the EPS at 780-123-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.