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Update:
On July 1, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., police arrested a male for a previous sexual assault incident that occurred at a playground in the 400 block of Flora Avenue on June 1.
General Patrol officers from the North District responded for the report of a suspicious male asking to take a picture of a child at a park in the 500 block of King Street. A concerned adult followed the male and provided a description to police. The child was not harmed.
The keen officers believed this male was related to the previously reported sexual assault on Flora. They located him at a residence in the 100 block of Jarvis Avenue, and he was taken into custody and turned over to the Child Abuse Unit.
Albert KEMA (23), of Winnipeg, was charged with Sexual Assault and Sexual Interference (for the June 1st incident) and detained in custody.
The Winnipeg Police Service would like to thank the community for their assistance in this ongoing investigation. Investigators in the Child Abuse Unit received numerous tips regarding the June 1 incident.
Previously Released:
The Winnipeg Child Abuse Unit is investigating the assault of an elementary school child that occurred after hours at a school playground in the 400 block of Flora Avenue.
On June 1 at approximately 5:15 p.m., the victim and another child were at the playground when an unknown male approached them. He began by making sexually explicit comments, then grabbed one of the children and touched her in a sexual manner.
The child broke free, and both children ran home and reported the incident to an adult who contacted police. Neither of the children required medical attention.
- The suspect is described as a Black male in his 20s with dreadlocks.
Police notified the school and understand that the school will be following up with correspondence to parents/caregivers regarding student awareness and safety planning will follow.
Anyone with any information about this person’s identity or whereabouts or if you have home surveillance is asked to contact the Child Abuse Unit at 204-986-3296 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org
Support resources include WPS Victim Services at 204-986-6350 and the Klinic Sexual Assault Crisis Line at 204-786-8631.