The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) arrested a 26-year-old male suspect last night in relation to seven sex attacks that took place April in a northwest Edmonton neighbourhood..On Wednesday, the EPS warned the public about a man who's on the loose and committing sexual assaults..READ MORE: Police warn about dangerous man on the loose in Edmonton after 7 attacks.On Thursday, police announced a suspect was captured in relation to the seven attacks..“The incidents, which took place between April 2-30, involve a male committing various crimes, including assaults and, most recently, sexual assaults,” the EPS said..To date, all the incidents targeted females, and all took place in the Cumberland neighbourhood between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 a.m..Several charges are pending against the 26-year-old male, including break and enter with the intent to commit theft, robbery, sexual assault and sexual assault with a weapon..Detectives with the EPS Sexual Assault Section continue to investigate and are asking anyone who may have been victimized to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567.
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) arrested a 26-year-old male suspect last night in relation to seven sex attacks that took place April in a northwest Edmonton neighbourhood..On Wednesday, the EPS warned the public about a man who's on the loose and committing sexual assaults..READ MORE: Police warn about dangerous man on the loose in Edmonton after 7 attacks.On Thursday, police announced a suspect was captured in relation to the seven attacks..“The incidents, which took place between April 2-30, involve a male committing various crimes, including assaults and, most recently, sexual assaults,” the EPS said..To date, all the incidents targeted females, and all took place in the Cumberland neighbourhood between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 a.m..Several charges are pending against the 26-year-old male, including break and enter with the intent to commit theft, robbery, sexual assault and sexual assault with a weapon..Detectives with the EPS Sexual Assault Section continue to investigate and are asking anyone who may have been victimized to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567.
