Seeking Public Assistance - Groping Incident

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in identifying a man wanted for a recent groping incident.

At approximately 6:45 p.m., on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014, an 18-year-old woman was walking through the east side of the University of Calgary campus when she was approached by a man.

The stranger grabbed the victim’s wrists and shoulders, forcibly hugging her several times and refusing to loosen his grip.

The victim was eventually able to get away from the man and approach a more populated area. The offender fled in the opposite direction. The incident was reported to police today, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014, at approximately 12 p.m.

The suspect is described as Asian, between 22 and 25 year old, 5’5” to 5’6” tall, with a slim build. He has black hair and brown eyes and had stubble on his face. At the time of the offence he was wearing a bright-green T-shirt and dark-coloured cargo shorts.

Anyone who may have any information 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: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org

TEXT: tttTIPS to 274637

Case #14311455