Police investigating two sexual assaults

The Calgary Police Service is investigating after two women were touched sexually by a stranger without consent in the communities of Banff Trail and Sunnyside.

At approximately 5:45 p.m., on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, a woman was walking near the intersection of 22 Street N.W. and 25 Avenue N.W. A man approached the woman from behind and sexually assaulted her.

Later that day, at approximately 8:40 p.m., another woman was walking on the pathway outside of the Calgary Curling Club at 720 3 St. N.W., when it is believed the same man approached her from behind and sexually assaulted her.

Police believe both attacks were random.

The suspect is described as Caucasian, approximately 6’ tall, with a slim build and facial stubble. He was wearing a green jacket with fur around the hood at the time of both attacks.

Anyone with information on these incidents or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact the Calgary Police Service 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
TEXT: tttTIPS to 274637

Case #17015016 & 17015284/4249