Waskesiu RCMP seek help after alleged August beach sexual assault

Warning: This story may contain details that are disturbing to some readers. The Saskatoon Sexual Assault and Information Centre’s crisis line can be reached at 306-244-2224.

Last summer a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in Waskesiu.

The RCMP started their investigation back in the summer and are now asking the public for help identifying the suspect.

The suspect, a man, approached the woman in a Waskeisu beach washroom on Aug. 31, in the late evening hours.

The woman escaped the attempted sexual assault and “did not report physical injuries to police.”

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Suspect description:

• Between 16 to 21-years-old
• Medium complexion
• Straight dark hair which came roughly halfway down his forehead
• Described as an Asian man
• Small build, roughly 5’5” to 5’7” tall

Police said, “He was wearing black Crocs, grey socks, baggy black jeans or cargo pants, a woven fabric belt with a silver metal buckle, a light grey or white shirt and an oversize grey zip-up hoodie he was wearing half off his shoulders.”

Police are asking for anyone with information to contact them at 310-RCMP

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Saskatchewan RCMP at 310-RCMP, their local police service or to inform Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or at saskcrimestoppers.com.

Where can I get help?

To connect to domestic violence support in your community, call 211, text 211 or visit abuse.sk.211.ca. The service is free, confidential, and available 24/7 365 days a year in over 175 languages, including 17 Indigenous languages.

As well, there are 18 helplines available in Saskatchewan to support people experiencing various forms of abuse and domestic violence. All are confidential, free, and available 24/7.

1. Naseeha Mental Health Helpline

• Support for everyone (Muslim and non-Muslim callers)
• Available via text or call 1-866-627-3342

2. Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline

• Confidential, multilingual service available 24/7
• Available via call at 1-833-900-1010 or online chat at canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca

3. Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime

• Support for victims, survivors, and their families
• Available via text or call at 1-877-232-2610, or online chat at crcvc.ca

4. First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Helpline

• Support for Indigenous people
  Available via call at 1-855-242-3310 or online chat at hopeforwellness.ca

5. 24-Hour Residential School Crisis Line

• Support for those affected by residential school trauma
• Available via call at 1-866-925-4419

6. NISA Helpline

• Faith-based support for parents and women
• Available via call at 1-888-315-6472

7. LGBT National Hotline

• Support for the LGBTQ2S+ community
• Available via call at 1-888-843-4564 or online chat at lgbthotline.org

8. Kids Help Phone

• Multilingual service for young people
• Available via text or call at 1-800-668-6868 or online chat at kidshelpphone.ca

9. Youthspace.ca

• Crisis and emotional support for people under 30
• Available via text at 778 7830177 or online chat at youthspace.ca

10. Shelwin House 24-Hour Support

• Support for women
• Available via Call at 1-306-244-7773

11. Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Service

• Support for everyone
• Available via call at 1-306-933-6200

12. Crisis Suicide Helpline

• Support for everyone
• Available via call at 1-833-456-4566

13. North East Outreach and Support Services

• Support for everyone
• Available via call at 1-306-752-9463

14. Southwest Crisis Services Crisis Line

• Support for everyone
  Available via call at 1-306-778-8383

15. Farm Stress Line

• Support for everyone, especially those in farming communities
  ◦ Available via call at 1-800-667-4442

16. Mobile Crisis Line

• Crisis support for everyone
• Available via call at 1-800-607-0310

17. Talking Stick

• Anonymous online chat support for Indigenous people
• Available via online chat on a free app only, available for Apple and Android

18. Child Abuse Line

• Support for children and youth
• Available via call at 1-800-387-5437

NOTE: This information was current in November 2024. If you have a service you would like added to our list please send details here.”