News release

Thompson RCMP respond to sexual assault

May 8, 2025 - Thompson, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP

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The following material includes details about sexual assault that could be upsetting or traumatizing to members of the public. Reader's judgement is advised.

On May 7, 2025, at approximately 1:15 am, Thompson RCMP received a report of sexual assault at a residence on Ashberry Place.

Officers responded immediately and when they arrived on scene, were advised that a female teen victim had fled to a neighbours while the male suspect was still at the victim’s residence.

Police were able to arrest the male without incident in the victim’s residence.

An initial investigation has determined the 49-year-old male suspect, who was known to the victim, broke into the residence while she was asleep and sexually assaulted the teen.

The victim was alone at the time of the break-in and was able to escape with no physical injuries.

The 49-year-old male has been remanded and charged with the following:

- Sexual Assault

- Sexual Interference

- Forcible Confinement

- Invitation to Sexual Touching

- Breaking and Entering

Thompson RCMP continue to investigate.