Police charge woman in downtown assault

We have charged a woman after she is believed to have randomly assaulted a woman in her 90s downtown earlier this month.

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at approximately 4:50 p.m., the victim and her friend were walking in the 200 block of 15 Avenue S.E.

At the time, an unknown woman approached the pair and struck the 92-year-old victim in the face, before fleeing the area on foot. The victim sustained minor injuries.

The victim returned home and contacted police.

Our officers began investigating and identified the suspect believed to be responsible for the assault. It was determined the victim and suspect are not known to one another, and the assault is believed to be unprovoked.

Our Victim Assistance Support Team (VAST) has since offered services and resources to the victim.

A few days later, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, the suspect was located downtown and arrested.

As a result, Juliana Isabella BODOR, 59, of Calgary, is charged with one count of assault.

She remains in custody and will next appear in court tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.

“The randomness of this assault against an elderly woman who was out enjoying an afternoon walk is extremely concerning,” says Staff Sgt. Mike Sushelnitsky, of the District 1 General Investigations Unit. “Everyone deserves to feel safe in our city and I am thankful we were able to arrest the person responsible for harming the victim. We continue to work to address public safety in downtown Calgary with a focus on individuals demonstrating unsafe behaviour, or behaviour that leads to people feeling unsafe, through enforcement, strategic patrols and offering compassionate supports.”

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:

TALK: 1-800-222-8477

TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org

APP: P3 Tips

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