Calgary, AB,
15
July
2019
|
14:20
America/Denver

Police investigating sexual assault

The Calgary Police Service Sex Crimes Unit is seeking public assistance in relation to a sexual assault that occurred yesterday morning.

At approximately 4:45 a.m., on Sunday, July 14, 2019, police were called to the 500 block of 44 Street S.E., for reports of a woman being sexually assaulted by an unknown man. Police attended and located a woman suffering from serious injuries. She was transported to hospital by EMS in critical condition, where she remains in critical but stable condition.

Officers searched the area but were unable to locate a suspect. Detectives are in the process of speaking to witnesses and reviewing CCTV.

The suspect is being described as a tall male. A more specific suspect description is unavailable at this time.

Police are looking to speak with anyone who may have witnessed this assault, who has CCTV from the area or who was driving through the area early Sunday morning and may have dashcam footage.

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

TALK: 1-800-222-8477

TIPS: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org

Case #19297582/3561