On September 20, 2022, the Winnipeg Police Service received reports during the morning rush hours regarding an adult male boarding a number of Transit buses and assaulting passengers. Female passengers advised the bus operators that an unknown male had grabbed their buttocks, and tried to kiss them. A separate victim advised they had been spit on while the male exited one of the buses.
Police are continuing their investigation but have not yet spoken to any victims.
The bus numbers and route times outlined below include:
- Bus 737 - Route 47- 4
At approximately 7:00 a.m.
- Bus 748 - Route 20-1
At approximately 9:30 a.m.
- Bus 152 - Route 29-1
At approximately 10:20 a.m.
- Bus 198 - Route 11-1
At approximately 10:30 a.m.
- Bus 329 - Route 21-5
At approximately 11:00 a.m.
- Bus 737 - Route 47-4
At approximately 1130 a.m.
Any persons with information regarding these incidents are urged to contact Sex Crimes Unit investigators at 204-986-6245 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS or 204-786-8477.
Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer
Constable Dani McKinnon, Public Information Officer
Constable Claude Chancy, Public Information Officer
Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs
Office: 204-986-3061
E-mail: WPS-PIO@winnipeg.ca