Sexual Assault – Public Advisory: C23-196795

Released: August 16, 2023 at 12:07 p.m.

On August 15, the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the report of a sexual assault on an adult female in the first hundred block of Tecumseh Street.

Officers met with the victim who provided an initial report:

On August 14, the victim was walking westbound on McDermot Avenue when she noted a male suspect following her as she proceeded southbound on Tecumseh Street. The suspect approached her from behind and touched her in an inappropriate sexual manner. She was not physically injured during the incident.

The suspect is described as:

- A black male with an average build

- Approximately 5’4” tall

- Short dreadlocks

- (Clothing description unavailable)

The Sex Crimes Unit has assumed the investigation and advises the public to exercise personal safety and situational awareness in the area encompassing William Avenue, Arlington Street, Notre Dame Avenue, and Sherbrook Street.

Investigators continue to investigate and request the public’s assistance with information regarding the suspect's identity. Anyone with information is asked to call the Sex Crimes Unit at 204-986-2987 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477) or online at winnipegcrimestoppers.org.

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