Home Invasion and Sexual Assault

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance for information related to a residential break in and sexual assault early this morning.

Just after 4 a.m., on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, an unknown man entered a residence in the 600 block of Brookpark Drive S.W. Once inside, the man made his way into the basement bedroom of a woman in her 20s. The woman woke to find the man standing over her, at which point she was sexually assaulted.

At some point during the assault, the victim kicked the man, knocking him over. The victim was able to run to her parent’s bedroom and call for police. The man fled the residence and was not located upon police arrival.

The man is described as being 5’8” tall with a medium build. He was wearing a dark-coloured hoodie and smelled strongly of cigarette smoke.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call police at 403-266-1234, or Crime Stoppers anonymously using any of the following methods:

TALK: 1-800-222-8477

TYPE: calgarycrimestoppers.org

TEXT: tttTIPS to 274637

Calgarians are urged to take steps to prevent residential break-ins, such as:

Ensure all vehicles are locked, with the windows up.
Hide or preferably remove all valuables, keys, garage door openers and other property from unattended vehicles.
Ensure all home and garage doors, patio doors and windows are secured even when you are home, day or night. This includes second-storey windows.
Develop a routine to make sure the garage doors have been closed and secured after a day of gardening or bike riding. Don’t drive away from your home until you’ve seen the garage door close completely. Check all vehicles, doors and windows before turning in for the night.
Consider installing home and vehicle alarm systems and vehicle anti-theft devices.
Let your neighbours know if they’ve left doors open or vehicles unlocked.
Report any suspicious activity to the Calgary Police Service (403) 266-1234. If you believe a crime is in progress, please call 911.

Case # 14233412