Calgary police are searching for a suspect following a disturbing assault on an individual in a wheelchair reported near the busy Chinook Centre on Sunday. The incident caused a brief disruption to traffic along Macleod Trail as officers responded to the scene.
Details of the Sunday Afternoon Incident
According to a statement from the Calgary Police Service (CPS), the call came in from a third-party witness. The report indicated that an individual was assaulting a person in a wheelchair in the vicinity of the prominent Chinook Centre shopping mall. Officers swiftly arrived at the location to investigate the alleged attack.
Police initially detained a person matching the description provided by the witness. However, after further investigation at the scene, that individual was released without charges. Authorities confirmed that the actual suspect remains outstanding.
Victim and Suspect Currently Unlocated
The situation took a complicating turn as police continued their investigation. The victim of the assault could not be located by authorities, and the search for them is ongoing. In their statement, CPS noted, “That person was last seen walking towards Chinook and is still outstanding, and the victim cannot be located.”
This development has left investigators working to piece together the full sequence of events and identify all parties involved. The motive for the assault is not yet clear.
Traffic Flow Quickly Restored
While the police response initially caused a ‘hiccup’ in the flow of vehicles on Macleod Trail outside the mall, the disruption was short-lived. CPS confirmed that there were no sustained reports of traffic problems in the area following the initial response. Normal traffic patterns resumed as police concluded their immediate on-scene work.
The investigation into the assault remains active. Calgary police are likely reviewing any available surveillance footage from the area and appealing to the public for additional information. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information is encouraged to contact the Calgary Police Service non-emergency line or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
