Edmonton police make arrest in attempted kidnapping
Posted November 19, 2022 1:25 pm.
Police in Edmonton have made an arrest in a “brazen” attempted kidnapping of a woman earlier in the week.
The Edmonton Police Service says on Tuesday afternoon, officers were called to the reports of a kidnapping near 114 Street and 107 Avenue.
Police lay charges in attempted kidnapping : The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has arrested and charged a 39-year-old male in relation to the brazen attempted kidnapping of a young woman Tuesday afternoon on 107 Avenue.
On Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at… https://t.co/1OaWWlTpdU
— Edmonton Police (@edmontonpolice) November 19, 2022
Police say an 18-year-old woman was grabbed from behind by a man after stepping off an ETS bus on 107 Avenue. Investigators say the woman was dragged by the man down the street before two witnesses stepped in.
The bystanders, according to police, “successfully rescued” the woman, taking her to a nearby convenience store to contact the EPS.
Detective Thomas Marsh commended the actions of the witnesses who stepped in.
“We would like to thank the citizens who intervened during the attack and prevented this woman from experiencing additional harm,” he said.
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Police released photos of a suspect on Wednesday, then followed a tip submitted on Thursday leading to his arrest.
Bereket Berahenemeskel, 39, has been arrested and charged with assault and kidnapping.
“We extend our thanks to the media and the public for their assistance with sharing the suspect’s photo and providing tips, both of which ultimately led to this timely arrest,” Marsh added.
