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Woman sexually assaulted at Winnipeg bus shelter, police say

Police are investigating after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted at a Winnipeg bus shelter.

On Saturday at midnight, officers received a report of the alleged assault from the Winnipeg Southwest Rapid Transitway (Chancellor Drive/Pembina Highway).

Officers met the victim in the hospital. She had several lacerations and injuries to her upper body.

Investigators say the victim was sitting inside the bus shelter when a man approached her with a large kitchen knife.

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He then allegedly threatened her and demanded she removes her clothes, at which point she was then physically and sexually assaulted, investigators say.

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An arriving bus interrupted the assault and the suspect ran away with some of the victim’s belongings, according to police.

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Police are looking for the suspect described as 30 years old and 5’6” to 5’8” with a thin build and short black hair.

He was seen wearing a white short sleeve t-shirt and dark-coloured joggers.

Anyone who may have been in the area or observed anyone matching the suspect’s description is asked to contact the Sex Crimes Unit at 204-986-6245 or Crimestoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

Sexual Assault Location, Nov. 5, 2022
Sexual Assault Location, Nov. 5, 2022. WPS

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