Seeking Public Assistance - Sexual Assault

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect in a recent sexual assault against a child.

At approximately 7:30 p.m., on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, an eight-year-old girl was outside a home with her 10-year-old friend in the area of 61 Avenue and Silver Mead Crescent N.W., when they were approached by a male on a bike.

After talking to the girls, the male took the youngest child into some nearby bushes under the guise of playing a game. While in the bushes, the man sexually assaulted the girl, before he was interrupted by a neighbour. He then jumped on his bike and rode away.

The suspect is described as Caucasian, between 14 and 17 years old, approximately 6’ tall, with brown hair and blue eyes. He was wearing a grey shirt, black and white running shoes and was carrying a green and black backpack. He was riding a black mountain bike.

Anyone with information about this case, or who may information about the suspect, is asked to call police at 403-266-1234 or Crime Stoppers anonymously using any of the following methods:

TALK: 1-800-222-8477

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