Calgary police have released more information about a sex assault at a southwest bus stop and five other disturbing incidents in the same area.

The assault happened Sunday afternoon in Killarney, where a woman was waiting for a bus at 26 Avenue and 25 Street S.W., when she was approached by a man.

He grabbed at the woman, and then pushed her to the ground.

The victim fought back and screamed, as the man fled on foot and the woman escaped without injuries.
 
Police are also looking into a series of indecent exposure and attempted fondling cases from several southwest neighbourhoods, including Marda Loop, Mission and Altadore.

Acting Staff Sgt. Shawn Bowen said they could be related.

“I can’t speculate as to whether these incidents are related, there are some similarities and the descriptions from the incidents from the previous week that we’re looking at investigating to see if there is a link,” he said.

On Friday, Feb.17, 2012, at 1:10 p.m., a woman was in the common area of a building in the 300 block of 23 Ave. S.W., when she noticed a man exposing himself.

He then fled on foot and the woman called police. The suspect is described as Caucasian, in his 30s or 40s, 5’6″ to 5’7″ tall with a tanned complexion, with a slim build, thin face and short dark curly hair. He was wearing a tan jacket and dark pants.

Later that day at 6:50 p.m., a man approached a woman in the 4000 block of 18 St. S.W. He attempted to fondle her, and then fled on foot. He is described as Caucasian, about 5’9″ tall with a slim build, blue eyes and short, brown curly hair. He was wearing jeans and a beige jacket.

That same evening at 8 p.m., a man entered a store in the 2100 block of 33 Ave. S.W., and unzipped his pants and began masturbating. A female staff member screamed and the man fled the store. He is described as Caucasian, 130 to 155 lbs., with curly brown hair. He was wearing a green, bomber-style jacket, white runners and blue jeans.

A week later on Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, at 5:30 p.m., a woman was walking in the 2300 block of 24B St. S.W., when she noticed a man following her at a short distance. He then noticed the man hiding behind a tree watching her. The woman asked for help in a nearby store. The man approached the window of the store, and then left the area. He is described as Caucasian, 30 to 40 years old, with a slim build and short, brown curly hair. He was wearing dark blue jogging pants, a black jacket and running shoes.

Later that day at 5:45 p.m., a woman was walking in the 2600 block of Crowchild Trail S.W., when a man walked past her, then exposed himself. He then began following her, and five minutes later, exposed himself. The victim ran from the area. The suspect is described as Caucasian, approximately 40 years old, with short, brown curly hair. He was wearing a black, puffy ski jacket and dark track pants.

Anyone with information on any of these incidents is asked to call police or CrimeStoppers.