Seeking public assistance- sexual assault West Kerby station

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to locate a person in relation to a sexual assault that took place in the southwest.

Shortly after 12:30 p.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, a woman was waiting for a CTrain at the downtown West Kerby LRT platform when she was approached by an unknown man. The man asked the woman about the train schedule. After providing the information the woman moved on and noticed that the man was following her. It is alleged that he began kissing her multiple times on the cheek and neck at which time the woman pushed the man away. The man continued to touch her until the woman pushed past him and boarded the incoming train. After sitting down on the train, the woman observed the man approach another female on the platform.

CCTV footage indicates that the man attempted to approach at least two females. The second female has not yet been identified.

The man is described as being in his late 40s to 50s, approximately 5’7” tall, with a heavy build and white beard. He was wearing a grey hat, black jacket, blue shirt, white trousers and brown shoes. He spoke broken English with an accent. A picture of the man is available on The City of Calgary Newsroom.

Anyone who knows the identify of this man or the identity of the second woman that was approached, is asked to contact the Calgary Police Service at 403-266-1234 or Crime Stoppers through the following methods:

TALK: 1-800-222-8477

TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org

CASE # 17470250/4886