Watch Live: CityNews at Six Edmonton

EPS looking to identify three suspects in alleged sexual assault

Edmonton Police Service cruiser. — FILE - Edmonton Police Service cruiser. (CityNews)

By Cole Fortner

Posted December 18, 2023 12:23 pm.

Edmonton police are turning to the public to help with an investigation of an alleged sexual assault that occurred near an encampment near Rowland Road and 95 Street.

EPS says around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, a man was walking along Rowland Road near 95 Street.

Police say as he got close to the encampment, he was approached by an unknown man looking for help.

Both men went into bushes next to a footpath where the road bends, when two more men appeared, forced the complainant to the ground, and sexually assaulted him.

Police say the man was able to fight off the three suspects and fled the area.

EPS notes there are no descriptions available at this time. However, investigators are looking to talk with anyone who has dashcam footage or who may have seen something in the area around 1 a.m. and 2:30 a.m.

If you have any information, you are asked to contact investigators at 780-423-4567 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Submit a Correction

Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

6 charged, 1 wanted Canada-wide in extortion against Edmonton's South Asian community

6 charged, 1 wanted Canada-wide in extortion against Edmonton's South Asian community

Edmonton police say six people have been charged and Canada-wide warrants have been issued for a seventh man in connection to a series of extortion incidents against the South Asian community in the city. The...

7h ago

'These images are going to be tough to see,' officials say 30% of Jasper's structures destroyed

'These images are going to be tough to see,' officials say 30% of Jasper's structures destroyed

Officials say around one-third of Jasper's townsite is damaged as cooler temperatures and rain keep the spread of the wildfires at bay for now.

updated

27m ago

IN PHOTOS: Jasper wildfire

IN PHOTOS: Jasper wildfire

A wildfire that has at times, become a wall 100 meters high, has forced hundreds to flee Jasper National Park. Fire crews from across the province work to combat the fire which has hit part of the township...

7h ago

Edmonton business owners looking to help Jasper hospitality workers

Edmonton business owners looking to help Jasper hospitality workers

As a restaurant owner, Peter Keith knows the devastation of the Jasper wildfire is hitting hard, for the large number of those who work in the tourism and hospitality industry. “It is the peak summer...

2h ago

Top Stories

6 charged, 1 wanted Canada-wide in extortion against Edmonton's South Asian community

6 charged, 1 wanted Canada-wide in extortion against Edmonton's South Asian community

Edmonton police say six people have been charged and Canada-wide warrants have been issued for a seventh man in connection to a series of extortion incidents against the South Asian community in the city. The...

7h ago

'These images are going to be tough to see,' officials say 30% of Jasper's structures destroyed

'These images are going to be tough to see,' officials say 30% of Jasper's structures destroyed

Officials say around one-third of Jasper's townsite is damaged as cooler temperatures and rain keep the spread of the wildfires at bay for now.

updated

27m ago

IN PHOTOS: Jasper wildfire

IN PHOTOS: Jasper wildfire

A wildfire that has at times, become a wall 100 meters high, has forced hundreds to flee Jasper National Park. Fire crews from across the province work to combat the fire which has hit part of the township...

7h ago

Edmonton business owners looking to help Jasper hospitality workers

Edmonton business owners looking to help Jasper hospitality workers

As a restaurant owner, Peter Keith knows the devastation of the Jasper wildfire is hitting hard, for the large number of those who work in the tourism and hospitality industry. “It is the peak summer...

2h ago

Most Watched Today

30-50% of Jasper destroyed or damaged: Alberta

30-50% of Jasper destroyed or damaged: Alberta

As much as half of Jasper has been destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire that blew into town Wednesday, according to the province. As Sean Amato reports, officials say critical infrastructure is still standing.

21h ago

Jasper’s Maligne Lodge owner shocked, saddened, after hotel burns down

Jasper’s Maligne Lodge owner shocked, saddened, after hotel burns down

Among the buildings lost when a wildfire tore through Jasper- The Maligne Lake Lodge. The owner of the family run business tells CityNew’s Leo Cruzat that they are already vowing to rebuild.

Evacuees in Edmonton reflect on Jasper means to them

Evacuees in Edmonton reflect on Jasper means to them

Adam Ziccarelli has more on what the province is doing to help those displaced, and what Edmonton is providing for relief.

Premier Smith pledges to help those displaces by Jasper wildfire

Premier Smith pledges to help those displaces by Jasper wildfire

An emotional response from Alberta’s Premier to the images coming out of Jasper overnight. What is the province doing to help those displaced by fire?

At least 30% of Jasper destroyed: Alberta

At least 30% of Jasper destroyed: Alberta

Alberta officials estimate 30-50% of the buildings in Jasper were destroyed or damaged Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Sean Amato has an update on the wildfires that are still burning.