Parkland RCMP are looking for additional victims following the arrest of a suspect in a child luring investigation.
On April 22, 2024, Parkland RCMP say they began investigating a complaint of child luring and sexual assault of a youth. Officials say the fast-evolving investigation included two judicial authorizations to search an Edmonton residence and a motor vehicle. With the assistance of the ZEBRA Centre and the Parkland RCMP General Investigation Section, on April 24, 2024, Parkland RCMP say they arrested and charged a 29-year-old male. Resources have been provided to support the family and the victim.
Edmonton resident, Kendrik Bozman, 29, has been charged with:
- Sexual Interference;
- Sexual Assault;
- Luring a Child.
Police say Bozman was brought before a Justice of the Peace and he was released on a release order with conditions on April 25, 2024. Officials say his next court appearance is on Wednesday, May 8, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Stony Plain.
Police say they are investigating the possibility that there could be additional victims in Alberta. In this case, Mounties say the victim and suspect were not known to each other and that Snapchat was utilized to lure the youth. Officers say Bozman utilizes the Snapchat profile name “Dagshelgr” and advise that it is not uncommon for perpetrators to utilize alternative social media platforms and different user names. Police are encouraging parents to talk to their children about this incident. Anyone who has had any contact with Bozman are being asked to contact police immediately.
Police also encourage parents to talk to their children about internet safety. Parkland RCMP encourages the public, including parents, families and youth to visit the Canadian Centre for Child Protection website for additional resources.
To protect the identity of the youth, there is a publication ban, and the victim cannot be named.
Mounties are asking anyone with information about this or any other crime, to call the Parkland RCMP at 825-220-7267. To remain anonymous, can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
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