Update: Police seek information in sexual assault of young girl

Investigators from our Child Abuse Unit have charged a man in relation to the sexual assault of a seven-year-old girl that occurred in Fish Creek Park in August.

On Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, between 8 and 9 p.m., the victim was with her mother at a popular public swimming area called the Ice Caves, located within Fish Creek Park.

The victim’s mother was sitting on the bank of the creek, with several other families and children, and while the victim was swimming, it is believed an unknown man sexually assaulted her while in the water.

As the victim and her mother were leaving the swimming area, the victim disclosed the sexual assault to her mother, who immediately contacted police and reported the incident.

As a result, Aaron Michael BOLTON, 38, of Calgary, has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference with a child under the age of 16.

He will next appear in court on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024.  

Anyone who believes they are a victim of sexual assault is encouraged to report it regardless of when it occurred, and anyone with information about this, or similar incidents, is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:

TALK: 1-800-222-8477

TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org

APP: P3 Tips

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