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News Advertiser
MAY 8, 2019
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Sexual Assault in Vegreville RCMP Vegreville Detachment – Sexual Assault Cpl. Leigh Drinkwater Media Contact – RCMP Vegreville Detachment Vegreville, Alta. – On April 26, 2019, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Vegreville RCMP members responded to a complaint of a sexual assault within the town limits of Vegreville. A 29-year-old woman was walking home from work when she was grabbed from behind by the suspect, who then assaulted the victim, and fled the scene. The suspect is unknown to the victim. The victim was treated by EMS and released to the care of her family. The suspect is described as follows: • Dark skinned, • Goatee, • Black hoodie or jacket, • Black backpack, • Medium height.
At this time, no suspect as been identified. A composite sketch is being released and the RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the male suspect. At this time, no other occurrences of this type have been reported to the detachment. If you have any information regarding this investigation, please contact the Vegreville Detachment at 780-6322223. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.P3Tips.com, or by using the ‘P3 Tips’ app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
