The Calgary Police Service has renewed its call for tips from the public on the whereabouts of a man who they believe poses a threat to a woman he had previously been in a relationship with.
Warrants have been issued for 36-year-old Damien Chris Taypotat on charges including:
- Uttering threats to cause death
- Failing to comply with court orders
- Break-and-enter
- Assault with a weapon
- Theft under $5,000
Police issued a plea to the public on February 6 for information regarding Taypotat’s location but, more than two months later, he remains on the run.
According to police, Taypotat had forced his way into the home of a woman he had been in a relationship with on an undisclosed date, threatened her with an axe, and then physically attacked her. Investigators believe Taypotat continues to pose a significant risk to the safety of the woman.
The wanted man is described as:
- Indigenous
- Approximately 170 cm (5’7”) tall
- Having a medium build
- Having brown hair and brown eye
Anyone who has information regarding Taypotat’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Calgary Police Service at 403-266-1234 or to leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers.
