The Brandon Police Service is asking for the public’s help to identify a man following a sexual assault in Brandon, Manitoba, during the early morning hours of March 21, 2026. The incident happened in the area of the 500-700 block of 20th Street south of Victoria Avenue.
A tall man wearing all-black clothing and a black ski mask reportedly approached a woman from behind and forced her against a wall before assaulting her. The victim was able to resist and escape without any physical injuries, and the suspect ran away immediately after the encounter.
Investigators are searching for witnesses who may have been in that specific area between 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. on that Saturday. They are also asking residents and local business owners to check their doorbell cameras or security systems for any relevant video footage from that time.
This investigation follows a period where the city saw an 18 per cent jump in its violent crime severity index during 2024. Anyone with information about the suspect is encouraged to contact Brandon Crime Stoppers to provide an anonymous tip. The community group offers cash rewards of up to $2,000 for information that leads to an arrest.
