EDMONTON – After a number of cases involving women being assaulted by a cyclist, the Edmonton Police Service is asking for the public’s help.
On Friday, police released a sketch in connection with an assault they’re investigating that took place on August 11, just after 5 p.m. in the Dawson Park area.
The suspect in this case was biking, when he grabbed a woman who was walking in the area from behind.
“There have been seven similar incidents with a suspect being described in a similar way by all of the victims,” says CIS Det. Lisa Mah. “We are very interested in locating and apprehending this suspect and we are asking the public for help to identify him.”
Previous incidents have been reported in the Dawson, Gold Bar, Muttart, Queen Elizabeth Park, and Churchill Crescent areas.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian male between 30 and 40 years of age, and 5’10” – 6’0″ tall. He has an average build, and long gray hair which may be tied in a ponytail.
He may also be wearing a bicycle helmet or hat.
Police are reminding people to be aware of their surroundings at all times and to report suspicious persons or activity to police immediately.
Anyone with information that could help identify this suspect is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567. Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
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