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By rdnewsNOW Staff

Night of February 19

Red Deer RCMP seek witnesses to possible sexual assault at East 40th Pub

Mar 12, 2022 | 9:35 AM

Red Deer RCMP are seeking to identify and locate two female witnesses in connection to an incident that occurred at the East 40^th Pub on the night of Feb. 19.

Around 8:30 p.m., a female entered the pub and ordered a beverage. After the beverage had been left unattended, the woman returned to have consume her drink. After doing so, she said she became lightheaded and was not able to account for a period of time.

It is believed by officers that a substance to impair the woman was added to the drink without her knowledge.

The female was allegedly later located inside the women’s washroom by two females. These two unknown women provided her with aid, and may have witnessed a male exiting the washroom.

The male is described as:

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• Caucasian
• 5’6”
• Wearing a black shirt and black toque

Red Deer RCMP are investigating this incident and would like to speak to these two witnesses.

If you were at the East 40^th Pub on the night of Feb. 19 between 8:30 and 10:00 p.m., or have any information about this event, call the Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), on line at www.p3tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play store.