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The suspect’s description<\/p>\nThis story discusses sexual assault. Support information is included below.<\/p>\n
Calgary police are asking for help identifying a man suspected of groping customers at two stores in different parts of the city.<\/p>\n
The first reported sexual assault happened on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Shoppers Drug Mart at 725-500 Country Hills Blvd. N.E.<\/p>\n
The second happened 17 days later, on Tuesday, September 1, at the Walmart at 7979 11 Street S.E.<\/p>\n
Police say the man is suspected of at least two assaults, and have released images as they work to identify him.<\/p>\n
The suspect’s description<\/p>\n
Police describe the man as having a medium build and appearing to be between 25 and 40 years old.<\/p>\n
He has short, dark hair with a receding hairline, along with a short, dark beard and moustache.<\/p>\n
Police have not released further details about what happened inside either store.<\/p>\n
The incidents happened in different parts of Calgary<\/p>\n
The Shoppers Drug Mart is on Country Hills Boulevard in northeast Calgary. The Walmart is on 11 Street in the city’s southeast.<\/p>\n
Anyone who visited either store on those dates may be able to help, even if they did not witness an assault.<\/p>\n
A receipt, bank transaction or phone location history could help someone determine whether they were there that day.<\/p>\n
Police are also asking anyone who experienced a similar incident to contact investigators, whether or not it was previously reported. The description of “at least two” assaults suggests investigators believe there may be more.<\/p>\n
What to do if you recognize the man<\/p>\n
Anyone who recognizes the suspect should contact the Calgary Police Service at 403-266-1234.<\/p>\n
The case numbers are CA26369368 and CA26398144.<\/p>\n
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or through calgarycrimestoppers.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Information such as the man’s name, where he may work or live, or how the person providing the tip recognizes him could help investigators.<\/p>\n Send that information directly to police rather than naming someone publicly on social media. Public accusations can identify the wrong person and interfere with an active investigation.<\/p>\n If something similar happened to you<\/p>\n There is no time limit for reporting a sexual assault in Canada.<\/p>\n Someone can make a report even if the incident happened years ago, they did not tell anyone at the time, or they do not know the person responsible.<\/p>\n Anyone reporting a recent incident should provide as much information as they can remember, including the approximate time, location, description of the person and the direction they went afterward. A store receipt or purchase record may help establish the time.<\/p>\n Not remembering every detail does not prevent someone from contacting police.<\/p>\n Calgary police define sexual assault as unwanted sexual contact, including being kissed, fondled or groped without consent. Sexual assault can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender or identity.<\/p>\n More information about consent and reporting is available at calgary.ca\/sexualassault<\/a>.<\/p>\n Reporting is not required to receive support<\/p>\n Reporting to police is one option. Someone does not have to make a police report to get help.<\/p>\n Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse operates a 24-hour support and information line at 403-237-5888 or toll-free at 1-877-237-5888. The organization provides counselling, information, and police and court support for people affected by sexual violence, including their friends and families.<\/p>\n Alberta’s One Line for Sexual Violence can be reached by phone or text at 1-866-403-8000.<\/p>\n People can also dial 211 to find local services.<\/p>\n In an emergency, or if someone is in immediate danger, call 911.<\/p>\n Sources<\/p>\n Police seek public assistance to identify sexual assault suspect<\/a> \u2014 Calgary Police Service
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