Police in Lethbridge are asking for help with a sexual assault investigation.
The Lethbridge Police Service says at around 4:45 p.m. on Friday, January 17, a 14-year-old boy was walking along Temple Boulevard West when he was approached by a man in a vehicle. Officials say the man offered him a ride, which the boy accepted.
According to police, he was driven to a secluded area on the west side of the city, confined to the car and allegedly assaulted. LPS says he was then dropped off at a traffic circle on Metis Trail in the Copperwood neighbourhood.
The alleged assault was reported two days later.
Police describe the suspect as Caucasian, around 30 to 40-years-old with a medium build. He was clean shaven, with a pointy nose and some wrinkles on his face. LPS adds the suspect was wearing a black beanie-style toque with grey hair poking out, black sunglasses, an orange hoodie, black vest, blue jeans, a brown belt with a lion on the buckle and black/grey winter boots. The man was also described as talking with a stutter.
Police have also released surveillance images of the suspect’s vehicle, which is described as a red 2013-2020 Nissan Altima with black winter tire rims and chrome trim line on the front grill, door handles, around the windows and strip above the license plate.
Those with any information are asked to call police at 403-328-4444 and reference file 25001136. Tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers online or by phone at 1-800-222-8477.
