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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.