Initial interactions between the male suspect and the three complainants began in areas accessible to the public in Downtown Edmonton between the house of 5 p.m. and 12 a.m. All three complainants were of Asian descent and smaller in stature. The Sexual Assault detectives believe the male suspect’s main target group is people of a smaller stature.
The male suspect appears to be in his late teens to early 20s, is approximately 6 ft. tall with a thin build.
Once the complainants were in a more isolated area, the male suspect attempted to overpower each complainant and allegedly sexually assaulted them. All three complainants had observed and took note of the male suspect lingering in a public space prior to the assaults.
The male suspect remains in custody.
Detectives continue to investigate and are encouraging witnesses and/or other complainants 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.