The victims, two 13-year-old girls, had boarded a bus traveling from the Somerset-Bridlewood CTrain station to the community of Silverado around 8:30 p.m. on August 11. Police say the girls were approached by an unknown man who began “speaking aggressively” and “shouting racial slurs” at them. “This incident was completely unprovoked and left the young victims scared and upset,” said Const. Matt Messenger said Wednesday in a press release. “At this time, we believe the victims were racially targeted.” The suspect is described as approximately 30 years old, 162cm (5’4″) tall and 63kg (140lb) with a slim build and light hair. At the time he was wearing a pink shirt, light brown sweater, dark pants and sunglasses and was traveling with a large blue suitcase and black backpack. “Harassment against anyone in our city will not be tolerated,” Messenger said. “Every Calgarian has the right to feel safe in our city while using public transit.” Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect is asked to contact the Calgary Police Service non-emergency line at 403-266-1234 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously. Victims who need additional support when coming forward to report a hate-motivated incident can contact the Victim Support Team (VAST), a free service offered to all victims of crime, by calling 403-428-8398 or 1-888- 327-7828 (toll free).
title: “Calgary Police Are Investigating A Verbal Assault On A Bus Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-08” author: “Matthew Miller”
The victims, two 13-year-old girls, had boarded a bus traveling from the Somerset-Bridlewood CTrain station to the community of Silverado around 8:30 p.m. on August 11. Police say the girls were approached by an unknown man who began “speaking aggressively” and “shouting racial slurs” at them. “This incident was completely unprovoked and left the young victims scared and upset,” said Const. Matt Messenger said Wednesday in a press release. “At this time, we believe the victims were racially targeted.” The suspect is described as approximately 30 years old, 162cm (5’4″) tall and 63kg (140lb) with a slim build and light hair. At the time he was wearing a pink shirt, light brown sweater, dark pants and sunglasses and was traveling with a large blue suitcase and black backpack. “Harassment against anyone in our city will not be tolerated,” Messenger said. “Every Calgarian has the right to feel safe in our city while using public transit.” Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect is asked to contact the Calgary Police Service non-emergency line at 403-266-1234 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously. Victims who need additional support when coming forward to report a hate-motivated incident can contact the Victim Support Team (VAST), a free service offered to all victims of crime, by calling 403-428-8398 or 1-888- 327-7828 (toll free).
title: “Calgary Police Are Investigating A Verbal Assault On A Bus Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-29” author: “Alejandra Jones”
The victims, two 13-year-old girls, had boarded a bus traveling from the Somerset-Bridlewood CTrain station to the community of Silverado around 8:30 p.m. on August 11. Police say the girls were approached by an unknown man who began “speaking aggressively” and “shouting racial slurs” at them. “This incident was completely unprovoked and left the young victims scared and upset,” said Const. Matt Messenger said Wednesday in a press release. “At this time, we believe the victims were racially targeted.” The suspect is described as approximately 30 years old, 162cm (5’4″) tall and 63kg (140lb) with a slim build and light hair. At the time he was wearing a pink shirt, light brown sweater, dark pants and sunglasses and was traveling with a large blue suitcase and black backpack. “Harassment against anyone in our city will not be tolerated,” Messenger said. “Every Calgarian has the right to feel safe in our city while using public transit.” Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect is asked to contact the Calgary Police Service non-emergency line at 403-266-1234 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously. Victims who need additional support when coming forward to report a hate-motivated incident can contact the Victim Support Team (VAST), a free service offered to all victims of crime, by calling 403-428-8398 or 1-888- 327-7828 (toll free).
title: “Calgary Police Are Investigating A Verbal Assault On A Bus Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-25” author: “Bula Hemphill”
The victims, two 13-year-old girls, had boarded a bus traveling from the Somerset-Bridlewood CTrain station to the community of Silverado around 8:30 p.m. on August 11. Police say the girls were approached by an unknown man who began “speaking aggressively” and “shouting racial slurs” at them. “This incident was completely unprovoked and left the young victims scared and upset,” said Const. Matt Messenger said Wednesday in a press release. “At this time, we believe the victims were racially targeted.” The suspect is described as approximately 30 years old, 162cm (5’4″) tall and 63kg (140lb) with a slim build and light hair. At the time he was wearing a pink shirt, light brown sweater, dark pants and sunglasses and was traveling with a large blue suitcase and black backpack. “Harassment against anyone in our city will not be tolerated,” Messenger said. “Every Calgarian has the right to feel safe in our city while using public transit.” Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect is asked to contact the Calgary Police Service non-emergency line at 403-266-1234 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously. Victims who need additional support when coming forward to report a hate-motivated incident can contact the Victim Support Team (VAST), a free service offered to all victims of crime, by calling 403-428-8398 or 1-888- 327-7828 (toll free).
title: “Calgary Police Are Investigating A Verbal Assault On A Bus Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-06” author: “Veronica Querta”
The victims, two 13-year-old girls, had boarded a bus traveling from the Somerset-Bridlewood CTrain station to the community of Silverado around 8:30 p.m. on August 11. Police say the girls were approached by an unknown man who began “speaking aggressively” and “shouting racial slurs” at them. “This incident was completely unprovoked and left the young victims scared and upset,” said Const. Matt Messenger said Wednesday in a press release. “At this time, we believe the victims were racially targeted.” The suspect is described as approximately 30 years old, 162cm (5’4″) tall and 63kg (140lb) with a slim build and light hair. At the time he was wearing a pink shirt, light brown sweater, dark pants and sunglasses and was traveling with a large blue suitcase and black backpack. “Harassment against anyone in our city will not be tolerated,” Messenger said. “Every Calgarian has the right to feel safe in our city while using public transit.” Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect is asked to contact the Calgary Police Service non-emergency line at 403-266-1234 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously. Victims who need additional support when coming forward to report a hate-motivated incident can contact the Victim Support Team (VAST), a free service offered to all victims of crime, by calling 403-428-8398 or 1-888- 327-7828 (toll free).
