Teen allegedly sexually assaulted at Terwillegar Recreation Centre

Posted March 6, 2024 7:20 pm.
Edmonton police are looking for a suspect believed to be linked to an alleged sexual assault of a teenage girl at the Terwillegar Recreation Centre.
EPS says the incident happened Tuesday afternoon. Around 4:35 p.m., officers say they responded to the rec centre after receiving a report that a 13-year-old girl had entered a family change room stall and was followed in by an unknown man who sexually assaulted her.
“We are confident that someone out there knows who this suspect is,” says Det. Kevin Chung with the EPS’ Child Protection Section. “A stranger attack like this, in a populated recreation centre is incredibly concerning and we encourage anyone who knows more about this incident or the male suspect to contact police immediately.”

Police have described the suspect as a man with a slim build, with black hair that is dyed a yellow/blonde colour. At the time, he was wearing a gray winter jacket, light coloured pants, and black boots.
Police also note on video surveillance, he was seen wearing a black hat, and was dropped off by a silver mid-sized SUV.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident or the suspect, contact investigators at 780-423-4567 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.