The Winnipeg Police Service’s Sex Crimes Unit is investigating several similar reports about females being groped from behind by an unknown male who then runs away.
Between September 25 and 28, 2024, six adult females have reported these sexual assaults that occurred in the following areas:
- September 25, approximately 6:00 p.m. (first one hundred block Balmoral St.)
- September 25, approximately 7:00 p.m. (Main St./Assiniboine Ave.)
- September 26, approximately 9:50 p.m. (Ellice Ave./Hargrave St.)
- September 27, approximately 7:00 p.m. (first one hundred block Edmonton St.)
- September 28, approximately 10:30 p.m. (Granite Way/Osborne St.)
Detectives are working to obtain a clear surveillance image.
He is described as a light skinned male, 5’4”-5’8”, thin build, wearing a hoodie, and possibly has eyeglasses.
Anyone with information regarding this suspect or who has surveillance in these areas (home or businesses) is asked to contact the Sex Crimes Unit at 204-986-6245 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org
The Winnipeg Police Service is committed to providing support to Survivors of sexual assault. Resources include WPS Victim Services at 204-986-6350 and the Klinic Sexual Assault Crisis Line at 204-786-8631.