Composite sketch of sexual assault suspect. Courtesy: EPS
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a sexual assault.
On July 2, at approximately 1:30 a.m., an adult female was trying to get an Uber ride home in the area of 113 Street and Jasper Avenue when an unknown male driver stopped to offer her a free ride.
Police said the female got into the car, and the male drove her to a residential construction site in the Blatchford neighbourhood where he then sexually assaulted her.
EPS said he then drove away, leaving the complainant behind. Police confirmed the suspect is not an Uber driver, and did not identify himself as such.
The male suspect stated his name was “Pharoah” and that he was from Egypt.
He is described as approximately 29 years old, with short black hair, well-groomed facial hair, a muscular build, and an “Arabic” accent.
He was reportedly wearing a button-up long-sleeved dress shirt and dress pants. The suspect drove a black Audi, believed to be the A4 model.
Police are releasing a composite sketch of the suspect in the hope that it may lead to tips about his identity.
Due to the nature of the sexual assault, investigators believe there may be additional complainants, and are asking anyone who may have experienced a similar incident to come forward.
Anyone who believes they may have been victimized by the suspect, or who has information about the suspect’s identity is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.
Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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