Edmonton police said a man was facing charges after a young child was reportedly sexually assaulted in a store on the city’s west end.
Police said on Sunday, June 20, a 5-year-old girl and her mother were in a west Edmonton pet store – the girl was away from her mother for a short time, and it’s alleged the male suspect approached her, and led her to the men’s washroom where it’s alleged he sexually assaulted her.
Police were called – and the suspect was found and arrested nearby with help from the description given by the girl and other witnesses.
Adrian Ballantyne, 27, is facing charges of sexual interference, sexual assault and breach of probation.
EPS released photos of the accused, as it’s believed there may be other young complainants – police said he’s been known to travel in Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Edmonton Police Service non-emergency line at 780-423-4567 or #377 on a mobile phone. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
