BANFF – Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in an assault last month in Banff.
The Banff RCMP said they’re continuing to investigate an assault that took place at about 11:30 p.m. on July 3 on Banff Avenue near the McDonald’s.
The suspect is described as a male in his late 20s to 30s with a full beard and wearing a hat with a Bass Pro Shop logo.
According to Statistics Canada, violent crimes in Banff were down last year to 116 after being at 194 in 2019, compared to 125 in 2018, 147 in 2017, 158 in 2016 and 146 in 2015.
Total criminal code violations, excluding traffic offences, were 632 in 2020, dropping from 995 in 2019 and 861 in 2018. There were 919 in 2017, with 1,103 violations in 2016 and 1,085 offences in 2015.
Statistics Canada reported 116 violent crimes in Banff in 2020, with 40 leading to confirmed charges. The number was reduction from 194 in 2019 and and the 125 in 2018.
Anyone with information can contact the Banff RCMP at [email protected] or 403-763-6600. If they wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.P3Tips.com or through the P3 Tips app.
