Sexual Assault – Public Advisory: C23-146063

Released: June 19, 2023 at 1:13 p.m.

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On June 17, 2023, the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the report of a sexual assault on an adult female on board a transit bus.

Officers met with a 19-year-old female who provided an initial report:

At approximately 11:15 a.m., she was on a transit bus in the St. Vital area when an unknown male sat beside her. He unexpectedly touched her lower body in an inappropriate sexual manner. When the victim exited the bus, the suspect followed her off but proceeded in an unknown direction. She was not physically injured during this incident.

The suspect is described as:

- A white male in his 40s

- He had short grey hair

- Average build

The Sex Crimes Unit has taken over this investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call 204-986-6245 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

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