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Alberta man charged with sexual assault after six women groped at big-box stores

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Graveland, B. (2026, September 25). Alberta man charged with sexual assault after six women groped at big-box stores. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/alberta/alberta-man-charged-with-sexual-assault-after-six-women-groped-at-big-box-stores/article_ba823f3f-b88d-53b7-8e4b-dcbb51604b64.html

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An Alberta man has been charged with six counts of sexual assault after women were groped at big-box stores in the Calgary area. The RCMP announced on Friday that a 30-year-old resident from Airdrie, north of Calgary, was arrested earlier this week and is set to appear in court soon.

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RCMP arrested a 30-year-old man from Airdrie, Alberta, for six counts of sexual assault that occurred in the Calgary area. The assaults took place at various big-box stores including Walmart and No Frills grocery store between August 12 and September 17. Each incident involved the suspect grabbing women without speaking and leaving immediately afterward. Two incidents were reported to Calgary police, adding a total of four confirmed victims, with two more unconfirmed victims from the No Frills store asking to come forward. The accused was arrested at his home on Tuesday and is set to appear in court next week. RCMP stated they have no information regarding the suspect's motive.

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AIRDRIE - A man has been arrested and charged with half a dozen counts of sexual assault after women were groped at big-box stores in the Calgary area, RCMP said Friday. asserted

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The 30-year-old from Airdrie, Alta., just north of Calgary, was arrested earlier this week and is scheduled to appear in court next week. asserted

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Alberta man charged with sexual assault after six women groped at big-box stores

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