Sexual Assault Investigation

The Calgary Police Service is investigating a sexual assault that occured in the city early this morning.

Just after 5:30 a.m., Sunday, October 20th, 2013, a female was walking in the area of the 2500 block of 36St. NE., when a male approached her on foot and attempted to have a conversation with her. She was then forced to a nearby vestibule where she was threatened and sexually assaulted.

The offender is described as a dark skinned male, roughly 18-25 yrs old, 5'8" - 6' tall, heavy set, dark hair, wearing a flat brimmed black and silver sports hat, New Orleans Saints jersey #25, large silver chain around neck , black winter jacket with a red liner, white runners with the tounge sticking out, dark baggy jeans.

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
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TEXT: tttTIPS to 274637

Police remind all Calgarians to be vigilant when walking alone at night, and to stay in well travelled areas.