Suspect sought after sexual proposition of teen at northwest Calgary rec centre
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On Wednesday evening, the Calgary Police Service provided an update saying they had identified their suspect.
"Thanks to tips from the public, the man police were looking to identify in relation to an incident involving a teen that occurred at the Thornhill Aquatic and Recreation Centre has now been identified," CPS said.
"Thank you to the media and the public for your assistance."
Original story follows:
The hunt for a suspect is on after a man propositioned a teen for sex at a northwest Calgary rec centre earlier this month.
Police say the incident occurred at the Thornhill Aquatic and Recreation Centre on May 5.
The teenage victim was using the men's change-room washroom at the rec centre when an adult male approached, made sexual comments and exposed himself.
After leaving, the victim was approached by the man again in a common area and further sexual comments were made.
Police have been unable to identify the man.
He's described as follows:
- Between 50 and 65 years old;
- Heavy; and
- Grey- or light-haired (cut short).
He was wearing the following:
- An Edmonton Oilers denim jacket;
- A dark-blue polo shirt;
- Dark jeans; and
- Glasses.
He's thought to be driving a 2007 to 2013 Toyota Tundra.
The vehicle is believed to be brown or grey with a rear topper and an Edmonton Oilers licence plate.
Anyone with information about the man's identity is asked to call police at 403-266-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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