The RCMP has opened an investigation into what they’re calling multiple “possible historical sex assaults” they believe may have occurred in Red Deer, Alta., in the 1990s.
In a news release issued Wednesday, police said they initiated an investigation after they got hold of several video recordings “that show women involved in what appears to be non-consensual sexual encounters.”
The RCMP said they are looking into whether the women in the recordings were “incapacitated by intoxicants.”
The man in the video — a business owner who police describe as a suspect — has been identified but the RCMP said the women’s identities are currently unknown and are encouraging them to come forward if they believe they were victims of a crime.
“We understand that this is an unusual request, but we have evidence of a possible crime and we are committed to taking all measures to investigate,” said Sgt. Ian Ihme with the Red Deer RCMP detachment.
Anyone who believes they were a victim in connection with the sex acts depicted in the videos, or who has information about the videos, is asked to call the Red Deer RCMP detachment at 403-343-5575. Tips can also be anonymously submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or contacting them online.
Police said they encourage anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault to contact the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre to get support