Police ask for help to locate domestic suspect

The Calgary Police Service is asking for help to locate a man accused of multiple domestic offences.

Damien Chris TAYPOTAT, 36, is wanted on 22 outstanding warrants, including for break and enter, assault with a weapon, uttering threats to cause death, theft under $5,000, and failing to comply with court orders.

It is believed that TAYPOTAT forced his way into the house of a person with whom he had a prior relationship, threatened her with an axe, and then assaulted her before fleeing the home.

The victim was treated for minor injuries.

Anyone with information on TAYPOTAT’s whereabouts is asked to contact police by calling the non-emergency line at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be left anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers using any of the following methods:

TALK: 1-800-222-8477
TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org

Due to the domestic nature of this incident, no further information can be released to protect the privacy of the victim.

Case # 19050173/4834