Man wanted in connection with forcible confinement, sexual assault of woman in Edmonton area – Edmonton

Police are asking for ideas as they search for a person wished in reference to an assault on a girl in Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., on Friday.

In a information launch issued late Friday evening, the RCMP mentioned a warrant has been issued for the arrest of 45-year-old Jason Trevor Hipson of Fort Saskatchewan.

They mentioned he’s believed to be in Strathcona County however he could have been travelling to Edmonton or a close-by group Friday evening.

“Hipson shouldn’t be approached as he could also be a hurt to himself or others,” the RCMP mentioned.

Police mentioned they’re investigating after a girl was allegedly confined in a house for about eight hours on Friday. She was reportedly assaulted through the ordeal which solely ended when somebody confirmed up on the dwelling and noticed what was occurring.

The RCMP mentioned they imagine the person behind the assault then left the scene within the girl’s automobile earlier than leaving it in Sherwood Park, Alta., the place Mounties later discovered it.

The sufferer was handled by paramedics after which taken to hospital with what RCMP described as “vital accidents” to her total physique.

Police mentioned Hipson is dealing with costs that embrace aggravated assault, sexual assault inflicting bodily hurt, forcible confinement and automobile theft.

The RCMP mentioned its air service and police canine service are aiding with the seek for Hipson.

He’s described as being five-foot-three and 145 kilos with brown hair and brown eyes

Anybody with info on Hipson’s whereabouts is requested to name the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP at 780-997-7900. Suggestions will also be anonymously submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or contacting them on-line at http://www.P3Tips.com.