Banff RCMP are seeking the public’s help identifying a suspect in an assault that occurred early Wednesday morning (March 2).
According to a press release, the RCMP received a complaint at 1:41 a.m. of an assault in the west alley of the 200 block of Banff Avenue. It is alleged that an altercation occurred between the victim and the unknown suspect, who then fled northbound up the alley towards Wolf Street.
The victim had to be taken to Banff Mineral Springs Hospital.
Surveillance footage was obtained and an image of the suspect identified by an independent witness. The suspect is described as Caucasian, five foot eight feet tall, brown hair, short facial hair and spoke with a French accent.
Anyone with information regarding this crime or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Banff RCMP at 403-762-2226. Anonymous information can be provided through Crime Stoppers at www.tipsubmit.com or 1-800-222-8477.
