Lethbridge police seek public assistance to identify suspect in sexual assault of 14-year-old boy

Lethbridge police are asking for public assistance to identify a suspect in the sexual assault of a 14-year-old boy. (Lethbridge Police Service)

Lethbridge police are seeking public assistance to identify a suspect in a sexual assault of a 14-year-old boy.

On Jan. 19, police responded to reports of a sexual assault that took place on Jan. 17.

That day, a 14-year-old boy was walking along Temple Boulevard at around 4:45 p.m. when he was approached by a man in a vehicle who offered him a ride.

The boy accepted and the man drove to a secluded westside location, police said in a media release.

The victim was confined to the vehicle, sexually assaulted and then dropped off at a traffic circle along Metis Trail in Copperwood.

The suspect is described as Caucasian, between 30 and 40 years old, with a medium build. He was clean shaven, with a pointy nose and some wrinkles. He 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 belt buckle and black/grey winter boots.

The suspect also spoke with a stutter.

Police have also obtained video of the suspect’s vehicle, which they say is a 2013-2020 red Nissan Altima with black winter rims and chrome trim line on the front grill, door handles, around the windows and above the licence plate.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 403-328-4444 and reference File 25001136.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online or by downloading the P3 Tips app.