The Lethbridge Police Service has released a composite sketch of a suspect in a sexual assault. (Photo: LPS)

By David Opinko

Lethbridge Police seeking man accused of sexually assaulting minor

Jan 23, 2025 | 11:46 PM

The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for your help in locating a wanted man.

They say a 14-year-old boy was sexually assaulted on Friday, January 17, 2025.

The boy was walking along Temple Boulevard West at approximately 4:45 p.m. when police say a man in a vehicle pulled over and offered him a ride.

“The boy accepted and the male proceeded to drive to a secluded westside location,” reads a media release from LPS. “The victim was confined in the vehicle, sexually assaulted and then dropped off at a traffic circle along Metis Trail in Copperwood.”

The incident was reported to police two days later.

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LPS has released a composite sketch of the suspect, which can be seen at the top of this article.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian man between the ages of around 30 and 40 years old, with a medium build, clean-shaven face, pointy nose and some wrinkles on his face.

He was last seen wearing a black beanie-style toque with grey hair poking out, black sunglasses, an orange hoodie, black vest, blue jeans, brown belt with a lion on the belt buckle, and black/grey winter boots.

The man was also described as speaking with a stutter.

Police have obtained security footage of the suspect’s vehicle, which is believed to be a 2013-2020 red Nissan Altima with black winter rims and chrome trim line on the front grill, door handles, and a strip above the license plate.

Security footage of the suspect’s vehicle. (Photo: LPS)

Security footage of the suspect’s vehicle. (Photo: LPS)

Anyone who recognizes the man or the vehicle, or who has any information that could help in the investigation is asked to call LPS at 403-328-4444 and reference file 25001136.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at P3Tips.com, or by using the P3 Tips mobile app.