Winnipeg Police Hunt Suspect in Multiple Sexual Assaults

Winnipeg police are searching for a man in his 20s, described as slim with dark hair, who is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl and at least three female Health Sciences Centre staff members near the hospital on July 2, 2025. The assaults took place within a 45-minute window between 7:00 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. at various public streets and hospital tunnels accessible to staff and the public. Police and hospital security responded swiftly to the incidents, but staff have criticized delays in communication about the threat. The Manitoba Nurses Union has voiced alarm over the lack of timely alerts, highlighting ongoing concerns for staff and patient safety at Winnipeg’s largest health-care facility. Investigators released a description of the suspect, who was reportedly wearing a Winnipeg Jets shirt and jewelry, and are requesting public assistance. The investigation remains active as police seek to identify the perpetrator.