The Winnipeg Police Service’s Sex Crimes Unit is investigating after multiple reports of females being groped from behind by an unknown male who then runs away.
Six separate incidents were reported between Sept. 25 to 28, 2024. Six adult females reported that the sexual assaults occurred in the following areas:
- Sept. 25, approximately 6 p.m. (first one hundred block Balmoral St.)
- Sept. 25, approximately 7 p.m. (Main St./Assiniboine Ave.)
- Sept. 26, approximately 9:50 p.m. (Ellice Ave./Hargrave St.)
- Sept. 27, approximately 7 p.m. (first one hundred block Edmonton St.)
- Sept. 28, approximately 10:30 p.m. (Granite Way/Osborne St.)
Detectives are currently working to obtain a clear surveillance image.
The suspect is described as a light-skinned male, 5’4” to 5’8”, with a thin build. He is 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.