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Edmonton police ask for help identifying suspect in February aggravated assault

On Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, police responded to a reported aggravated assault at a business in the area of 109 Street and 23 Avenue. It was reported to police that an unknown male entered the business and attempted to steal various items. When a staff member asked the man to leave, he reportedly assaulted the employee and fled the store. Supplied: Edmonton police

Edmonton police are hoping information from the public will help identify a male suspect connected to a February aggravated assault in the southwest.

On Sunday, Feb. 19, the police responded to an aggravated assault report at a business near 109 Street and 23 Avenue.

The suspect is said to have entered the business and tried to steal some items. A staff member then asked the suspect to leave and was reportedly assaulted.

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The employee, a man, suffered “significant but non-life-threatening injuries” and went the hospital, EPS said.

The male suspect is described as around 5’10”. At the time of the incident, he was seen wearing his long black hair tied back in a ponytail, black pants, a blue jacket and Nike running shoes.

Anyone who has information about the suspect or crime is asked to contact Edmonton Police Services or Crime Stoppers.

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Male suspect in blue jacket and black pants.
On Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, police responded to a reported aggravated assault at a business in the area of 109 Street and 23 Avenue. It was reported to police that an unknown male entered the business and attempted to steal various items. When a staff member asked the man to leave, he reportedly assaulted the employee and fled the store. Supplied: Edmonton police

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