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Woman Robbed, Sexually Assaulted and Left Unconscious at Winnipeg Bus Stop

September 19, 2016 11:40 AM | News


Disraeli Freeway and Sutherland Avenue

The bus stop at the Disraeli Freeway and Sutherland Avenue where a woman in her 30s was sexually assaulted and robbed on Friday, September 16, 2016. (GOOGLE STREET VIEW)

Winnipeg Police CrestWINNIPEG — A woman in her 30s was treated in hospital Friday evening after being seriously sexually assaulted and knocked unconscious.

The victim was waiting for a bus in the area of the Disraeli Freeway and Sutherland Avenue at around 5:30 p.m. when she was approached from behind.

A male suspect assaulted her and the woman later awoke in the area of Rover Avenue and Disraeli Street. She had also been robbed.

The suspect is described as a man in his 30s, fair-skinned, approximately 6’0 tall, with a thin athletic build. He had short hair and a light brown goatee.

The victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6245 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).