Calgary police have identified the suspect believed to be responsible for a disturbing sexual assault incident that occurred earlier this month at a bus stop in the city's southwest. Authorities are now seeking public assistance in locating the suspect, identified as 47-year-old James Francis Pritchard, a resident of Calgary.The assault took place around 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at a bus stop situated on 37 St. S.W., between 26 Ave. and 28 Ave. S.W. A woman waiting at the stop was approached by an unknown man armed with a crowbar. The assailant then coerced the woman to follow him behind a nearby business, where he subjected her to physical and sexual assault.Fortunately, a vigilant neighbour heard the victim's cries for help and intervened, causing the suspect to flee on foot. The good Samaritan promptly contacted law enforcement and the victim was transported to a local hospital for medical attention.Calgary police have identified Pritchard as the suspect wanted on warrants for sexual assault with a weapon in connection with this incident.Pritchard is described as approximately 5-ft. 11-ins. weighing 190lbs., with a slim build, short grey hair and hazel eyes. At the time of the assault, he was last seen wearing a light-coloured jacket with dark sleeves, light-blue jeans, white shoes and carrying a dark-coloured backpack.Authorities urge anyone with information regarding this incident or the whereabouts of Pritchard to contact Calgary Police at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers via various channels, including calling 1-800-222-8477, visiting www.calgarycrimestoppers.org, or using the P3 Tips app..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Calgary police have identified the suspect believed to be responsible for a disturbing sexual assault incident that occurred earlier this month at a bus stop in the city's southwest. Authorities are now seeking public assistance in locating the suspect, identified as 47-year-old James Francis Pritchard, a resident of Calgary.The assault took place around 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at a bus stop situated on 37 St. S.W., between 26 Ave. and 28 Ave. S.W. A woman waiting at the stop was approached by an unknown man armed with a crowbar. The assailant then coerced the woman to follow him behind a nearby business, where he subjected her to physical and sexual assault.Fortunately, a vigilant neighbour heard the victim's cries for help and intervened, causing the suspect to flee on foot. The good Samaritan promptly contacted law enforcement and the victim was transported to a local hospital for medical attention.Calgary police have identified Pritchard as the suspect wanted on warrants for sexual assault with a weapon in connection with this incident.Pritchard is described as approximately 5-ft. 11-ins. weighing 190lbs., with a slim build, short grey hair and hazel eyes. At the time of the assault, he was last seen wearing a light-coloured jacket with dark sleeves, light-blue jeans, white shoes and carrying a dark-coloured backpack.Authorities urge anyone with information regarding this incident or the whereabouts of Pritchard to contact Calgary Police at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers via various channels, including calling 1-800-222-8477, visiting www.calgarycrimestoppers.org, or using the P3 Tips app..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
