Sketch of assault suspect wanted by police.
Norway House RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance with information to identify a male suspect involved in the abduction and sexual assault of an 8-year-old Winnipeg girl in the community of Norway House.
RCMP report that on August 2, 2012, at about 5pm, a young girl was playing by the road in the Rossville area of Norway House when she was picked up. The girl was then driven to a secluded area on the Fort Island area of Norway House where she was sexually assaulted. After the abduction, about an hour later, the suspect dropped her off at a relative’s residence and the police was contacted.
Police have obtained a sketch of the suspect. The suspect was described as aboriginal in appearance, thin with long hair and pocked mark face.
The suspect vehicle is described as a dirty dark coloured pick-up truck.
Norway House RCMP are seeking the public’s help in the identification of this suspect and the vehicle he was operating. Anyone with information on this matter is asked to call the RCMP Norway House Detachment at 1-204-359-6715. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS), SUBMIT a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or TEXT: TIPMAN plus your message to CRIMES(274637).
