During the month of November, EPS Northeast Division Neighbourhood Foot Patrol officers have received two similar reports within a 10 block radius of 40 Street and 114 Avenue. In both of the incidents, it was reported that a male suspect allegedly peered into the bedroom window of a residence while women were present between the hours of 9 and 11 p.m. The residents were alerted when they heard noise outside their windows, and the suspect fled.
The suspect is described as male, with an average build and height, between 20 to 30-years-old, and wearing dark clothing. The male has been seen on foot and on a bicycle.
“This is concerning and disturbing, because we do not know what the suspect’s motives are,” says EPS Const. Blumhagen with Northeast Division. “We want people to take the appropriate precautions, and to report any similar incidents to us as soon as possible.”
Police ask residents in the area to be attentive to unfamiliar persons in their neighbourhood, to look out for their neighbours, and to report any suspicious activity to police as soon as possible. Residents are also encouraged to ensure their residences are secure, well lit with exterior lighting, and that window blinds are closed at night.
The EPS is asking for the public’s help in locating the male. Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm. To report a crime in progress, please call 9-1-1.